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Byblos Uomo 2001 vs Black Marquina

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

Updated 34 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo 2001 takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Byblos Uomo 2001

    Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Black Marquina

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Byblos Uomo 20013/5
Black Marquina2/5
Ratings & consensus
Byblos Uomo 2001
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Black Marquina
Sillage & projection
Black Marquina
Value for money
Byblos Uomo 2001
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Byblos Uomo 2001

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Byblos Uomo 2001Byblos
Black MarquinaAurora Scents
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 18%Had 34%Want 48%
3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%
Category winnerByblos Uomo 2001Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

31%Love
54%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value72
Category winnerByblos Uomo 2001Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aquatic100%
ozonic90%
musky80%
fresh70%
fruity60%
aromatic50%
woody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
leather61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Water NotesBergamotViolet LeafCardamom
Heart
WatermelonRed AppleNutmeg
Base
MuskVetiveroak mossVirginia Cedar
Top
Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg
Base
CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night21
Spring71
Summer0
Fall100
Winter86
Day63
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men82
Unisex18
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#38,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerByblos Uomo 2001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos Uomo 2001 presents a sharp aquatic and ozonic opening that settles into a crisp, fruity heart. This aromatic composition features watermelon and apple notes grounded by cedar and musk. It remains a reliable, clean choice for casual warm weather wear when you want something refreshing that feels approachable and…

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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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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, Byblos Uomo 2001 or Black Marquina?

Byblos Uomo 2001 takes 3 of 5 categories. Byblos Uomo 2001 is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes; Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo 2001 for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo 2001 or Black Marquina?

Black Marquina lasts longest (Black Marquina 66/100, Byblos Uomo 2001 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo 2001 or Black Marquina?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, Byblos Uomo 2001 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Uomo 2001 and Black Marquina smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Byblos Uomo 2001 or Black Marquina better for summer or winter?

Byblos Uomo 2001 suits daytime wear; Black Marquina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo 2001 and Black Marquina?

Byblos Uomo 2001 has top notes of Water Notes, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Cardamom, heart notes of Watermelon, Red Apple and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, oak moss and Virginia Cedar. 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.

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