Fragrance comparison

Charisma vs Black Marquina

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

5 wins

Charisma

Moudon

4.7743 votes

Rank #7,404 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #38,283 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charisma takes 5 of 5 categories.

Charisma
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Charisma5/5

Black Marquina0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharismaMoudon

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.77/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

Category winnerCharismaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

84%Love

9%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCharisma

SillageCharisma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value72

Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

FigCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisWhite FlowersJasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverCedarwoodPatchouliAmber

Top

Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg

Base

CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Iris, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Charisma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day80

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex48

Women3

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,404

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#38,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moudon Charisma opens with a sweet burst of ripe green fig paired with crushed, peppery cardamom seeds. It quickly settles into a creamy blend of powdery iris and soft white jasmine petals before drying down to warm sandalwood, toasted tonka bean, and earthy patchouli. Think of a cozy cashmere sweater sprayed with spi…

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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, Charisma or Black Marquina?

Charisma takes 5 of 5 categories. Charisma is rated 4.77/5 from 43 votes; Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Charisma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Charisma or Black Marquina?

Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 85/100, Black Marquina 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charisma or Black Marquina?

Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 70/100, Black Marquina 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charisma and Black Marquina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Iris, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Charisma or Black Marquina better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Charisma and Black Marquina?

Charisma has top notes of Fig and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Cedarwood. 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.