Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Vetiver & Bergamota

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #34,549 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Vetiver & Bergamota

Maracujá Brasil

3.9030 votes

Rank #52,344 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vetiver & Bergamota
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Marquina3/5

Vetiver & Bergamota2/5

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver & Bergamota
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Marquina
Sillage & projection: Black Marquina
Value for money: Vetiver & Bergamota
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

Vetiver & BergamotaMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerVetiver & BergamotaRating 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

30%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value82

Category winnerVetiver & BergamotaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, 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

BergamotMandarin OrangeSage

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCedarViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for Vetiver & Bergamota, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer88

Fall69

Winter19

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#52,344

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 →

The first spray gives an immediate shock of cold bergamot and tangy mandarin orange. It wakes you up. Within minutes, herbal sage cuts the citrus bite, steering the blend directly into barbershop territory. Clean lavender and violet leaf take over the mid development, adding a dewy, green soapiness that never turns st…

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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 Vetiver & Bergamota?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Vetiver & Bergamota is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vetiver & Bergamota for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Vetiver & Bergamota?

Black Marquina lasts longest (Black Marquina 66/100, Vetiver & Bergamota 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Vetiver & Bergamota?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, Vetiver & Bergamota 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Vetiver & Bergamota smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Black Marquina or Vetiver & Bergamota better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; Vetiver & Bergamota suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Vetiver & Bergamota?

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. Vetiver & Bergamota has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sage, heart notes of Lavender, Cedar and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber.