Fragrance comparison

Black Marquina vs Volpe DNA

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #34,163 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #15,428 IrisWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Marquina1/5

Volpe DNA4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Volpe DNAEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

Category winnerVolpe DNARating 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

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVolpe DNA

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVolpe DNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, 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

Mandarin OrangeCardamomBlack PepperGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLavenderSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanillaPeru BalsamPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Iris, Saffron and Lavender. Durations are only published for Volpe DNA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Spring62

Summer13

Fall100

Winter93

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 34%Casual 26%Work 22%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,163

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#15,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVolpe DNAHigher 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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Volpe DNA by Eudora delivers an unexpected clash of sweet citrus, cosmetic powder, and warm leather. The first spray kicks hard. You get a sharp burst of fizzy mandarin orange and crackling black pepper that smells almost like artisanal orange soda. Give it five minutes to settle down. Once the initial alcohol flash e…

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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 Volpe DNA?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Marquina or Volpe DNA?

They last about the same: Volpe DNA 67/100, Black Marquina 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Marquina or Volpe DNA?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, Volpe DNA 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Marquina and Volpe DNA smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Iris, Saffron and Lavender.

Is Black Marquina or Volpe DNA better for summer or winter?

Black Marquina suits evening wear; Volpe DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Marquina and Volpe DNA?

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. Volpe DNA has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.