Fragrance comparison

First Gentleman vs Black Marquina

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

First Gentleman

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,420 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #36,344 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 4 categories.

First Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

First Gentleman1/4

Black Marquina3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First GentlemanThe Dua Brand

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageBlack Marquina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value72

Category winnerFirst GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarYlang-YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitArtemisiaCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg

Base

CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Cardamom. Durations are only published for First Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#61,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlack MarquinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Gentleman by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a complex blend of bright citrus, dry spices, rich florals, and smooth woods. It opens with a crisp burst of lime, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly meets the dry warmth of cardamom, nutmeg, and caraway. As the initial sharpness settles, …

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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, First Gentleman or Black Marquina?

Black Marquina takes 3 of 4 categories. First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First Gentleman or Black Marquina?

Black Marquina lasts longest (Black Marquina 66/100, First Gentleman 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Gentleman or Black Marquina?

Black Marquina projects furthest (Black Marquina 61/100, First Gentleman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Gentleman and Black Marquina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Cardamom.

Is First Gentleman or Black Marquina better for summer or winter?

First Gentleman suits day or night wear; Black Marquina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Gentleman and Black Marquina?

First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. 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.