Van Cleef & Arpels
Rank #12,181 CitrusPowdery
First Eau de Parfum Intense vs Black Marquina
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Eau de Parfum Intense takes 4 of 5 categories.
First Eau de Parfum IntenseChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black MarquinaChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
First Eau de Parfum Intense4/5
Black Marquina1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Sillage & projection
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Value for money
- Black Marquina
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First Eau de Parfum IntenseVan Cleef & ArpelsBlack MarquinaAurora ScentsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 27%Had 10%Want 62%
3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
85 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
Category winners
LongevityFirst Eau de Parfum Intense
SillageFirst Eau de Parfum Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack MarquinaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
powdery92%
floral84%
white floral77%
iris69%
sweet61%
woody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
leather61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineIrisMimosaFrangipani
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaPraline
Top
Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg
Base
CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for First Eau de Parfum Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Spring71
Summer0
Fall100
Winter86
Day63
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,181
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#38,647
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan Cleef & Arpels First Eau de Parfum Intense delivers a grand, enveloping floral experience built around rich contrast and serious staying power. It kicks off with a sparkling splash of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before melting into a luxurious floral core. Creamy jasmine, velvety iris, s…
Reviews →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 →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, First Eau de Parfum Intense or Black Marquina?
First Eau de Parfum Intense takes 4 of 5 categories. First Eau de Parfum Intense is rated 4.05/5 from 85 votes; Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose First Eau de Parfum Intense for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, First Eau de Parfum Intense or Black Marquina?
First Eau de Parfum Intense lasts longest (First Eau de Parfum Intense 77/100, Black Marquina 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Eau de Parfum Intense or Black Marquina?
First Eau de Parfum Intense projects furthest (First Eau de Parfum Intense 74/100, Black Marquina 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Eau de Parfum Intense and Black Marquina smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.
Is First Eau de Parfum Intense or Black Marquina better for summer or winter?
First Eau de Parfum Intense suits daytime wear; Black Marquina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Eau de Parfum Intense and Black Marquina?
First Eau de Parfum Intense has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Mimosa and Frangipani, a base of Vanilla and Praline. 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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