Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Plus Fort

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #34,640 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Plus Fort

Marc Louis

5.001 votes

Rank #53,623 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Plus Fort takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Plus Fort
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Black Marquina1/4

Plus Fort3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Plus Fort
Sillage & projection: Plus Fort
Value for money: Plus Fort
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Marquina

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Plus FortMarc Louis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPlus Fort

SillagePlus Fort

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value100

Category winnerPlus FortBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

powdery100%

amber92%

citrus84%

leather77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg

Base

CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Spicy NotesCitrus

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarwoodLeather

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLeather, Musk, Cedarwood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Plus Fort, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 24%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#53,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack MarquinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Marquina by Aurora Scents is a citrus aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2022. It centers on a prominent iris heart supported by violet leaf and grapefruit. This composition offers a fresh, powdery, and leathery profile that works best during fall or spring days, particularly for those who appreciate woody …

Reviews →

Marc Louis Plus Fort makes its presence known immediately. The first blast delivers tart citrus and prickly pepper. Do not bury your nose in it right away. The solvent lift needs three minutes to clear. Once it settles, dry cedarwood and rugged jacket leather take complete control of your personal scent bubble. You ge…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Marquina or Plus Fort?

Plus Fort takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Plus Fort is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Plus Fort for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Plus Fort?

Plus Fort lasts longest (Plus Fort 100/100, Black Marquina 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Plus Fort?

Plus Fort projects furthest (Plus Fort 75/100, Black Marquina 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Plus Fort smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Leather, Musk, Cedarwood and Vanilla.

Is Black Marquina or Plus Fort better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; Plus Fort suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Plus Fort?

Black Marquina has top notes of Violet Leaf, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Pink Pepper, Saffron and Lavender, a base of Cashmeran, Leather, Musk and Sandalwood. Plus Fort has top notes of Spicy Notes and Citrus, heart notes of Cedarwood and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk.