Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs Black Marquina

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

4 wins

Maestrale

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2018

4.1457 votes

Rank #17,365 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #37,074 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale takes 4 of 5 categories.

Maestrale
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Maestrale4/5

Black Marquina1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestraleProfumi di Pantelleria

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

Category winnerMaestraleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

57 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMaestrale

SillageMaestrale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBlack MarquinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody77%

aromatic61%

citrus38%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitJuniper BerriesSaffron

Heart3 to 5 hours

CardamomRumCorianderCarnationIris

Base5 to 8 hours

RaspberryCashmeranVetiver

Top

Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg

Base

CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Saffron, Cardamom and Iris. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall79

Winter29

Day100

Night53

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,365

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched2018

Reviews6

Overall rank#37,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMaestraleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maestrale by Profumi di Pantelleria opens with a brisk burst of tart grapefruit, herbal juniper berries, and dry saffron. As the crisp top fades, the fragrance moves into an aromatic and spicy core led by cardamom, warm rum, and green coriander, cushioned by soft iris and spicy carnation. The base settles into earthy …

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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, Maestrale or Black Marquina?

Maestrale takes 4 of 5 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 57 votes; Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Maestrale for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or Black Marquina?

Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 78/100, Black Marquina 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or Black Marquina?

Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 72/100, Black Marquina 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and Black Marquina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Saffron, Cardamom and Iris.

Is Maestrale or Black Marquina better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maestrale and Black Marquina?

Maestrale has top notes of Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Saffron, heart notes of Cardamom, Rum, Coriander and Carnation, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver. 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.