Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Teen Skin

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #35,040 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Teen Skin

G Parfums

3.119 votes

Rank #65,339 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Teen Skin takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Teen Skin
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Black Marquina1/3

Teen Skin2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Teen Skin
Sillage & projection: Teen Skin
Value for money: Not scored
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

Teen SkinG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

3.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 13%Had 15%Want 73%

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

22%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

33%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityTeen Skin

SillageTeen Skin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

musky100%

powdery91%

iris83%

warm spicy74%

leather65%

earthy56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both musky, powdery and warm spicy

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

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronJasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

MuskIrisLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Saffron and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Teen Skin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Date 32%Casual 28%Party 24%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#65,339

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

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 …

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Teen Skin by G Parfums is an intriguing indie fragrance that plays with striking contrasts between bright citrus, powdery florals, and raw leather. The scent opens with a brisk splash of bergamot that quickly recedes, allowing a warm heart of saffron and jasmine to take center stage. Underneath, a dense foundation of …

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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 Teen Skin?

Teen Skin takes 2 of 3 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Teen Skin is rated 3.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Teen Skin for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Teen Skin?

Teen Skin lasts longest (Teen Skin 95/100, Black Marquina 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Teen Skin?

Teen Skin projects furthest (Teen Skin 71/100, Black Marquina 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Teen Skin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Saffron and Jasmine.

Is Black Marquina or Teen Skin better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; Teen Skin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Teen Skin?

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. Teen Skin has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Iris and Leather.