Black Soul vs mark Marrakesh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
mark Marrakesh takes 4 of 7 categories.
Black SoulChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
mark MarrakeshChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Soul3/7
mark Marrakesh4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- mark Marrakesh
- Community sentiment
- mark Marrakesh
- Longevity
- Black Soul
- Sillage & projection
- Black Soul
- Value for money
- mark Marrakesh
- Versatility
- mark Marrakesh
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Soul
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black SoulTed Lapidusmark Marrakeshmark.Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 518 votes
Have 46%Had 24%Want 30%
4.14/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 34%Had 15%Want 50%
Category winnermark MarrakeshRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
47%Like
6%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
518 votes
35%Love
55%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
66 votes
Category winnermark MarrakeshMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Soul
SillageBlack Soul
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnermark MarrakeshBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber92%
woody84%
powdery77%
cinnamon69%
aromatic61%
white floral100%
fruity92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
green61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
ResinsTolu BalsamCinnamonCardamomMintGuaiac WoodMuskSaffronChinese CedarNeroliLemon BlossomBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
FigMoroccan JasmineCardamomNeroliMint
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mint and Neroli. Durations are only published for mark Marrakesh, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring39
Summer100
Fall56
Winter50
Day100
Night63
Category winnermark MarrakeshMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,230
PerfumerAlexandra Carlin
Launched—
Reviews66
Overall rank#14,875
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerBlack SoulHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTed Lapidus Black Soul is a dark, warm spicy fragrance that brings together sweet cinnamon, aromatic mint, and heavy resins. Designed for cool evening wear, it offers a dense, smoky profile that stands out on cold autumn nights. The scent targets men who appreciate bold, resinous wood bases.
Reviews →mark Marrakesh by mark. is a sweet, fruity floral fragrance designed around Moroccan jasmine, green fig, and warm cardamom. Launched in 2013, the composition opens with a burst of crisp neroli and cool mint before turning soft, lush, and gently spiced. The heart balances clean white floral petals with juicy, candied f…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Black Soul or mark Marrakesh?
mark Marrakesh takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Soul is rated 3.89/5 from 518 votes; mark Marrakesh is rated 4.14/5 from 66 votes. Choose Black Soul for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose mark Marrakesh for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Soul or mark Marrakesh?
Black Soul lasts longest (Black Soul 69/100, mark Marrakesh 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Soul or mark Marrakesh?
Black Soul projects furthest (Black Soul 60/100, mark Marrakesh 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Soul and mark Marrakesh smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mint and Neroli.
Is Black Soul or mark Marrakesh better for summer or winter?
For summer, mark Marrakesh is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Soul is the stronger pick. mark Marrakesh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Soul and mark Marrakesh?
Black Soul features Resins, Tolu Balsam, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Mint. mark Marrakesh features Fig, Moroccan Jasmine, Cardamom, Neroli and Mint.
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