Fragrance comparison

mark Marrakesh vs Black Soul

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 584 ratings analysed

4 wins

mark Marrakesh

mark.

4.1466 votes

Rank #14,875 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Black Soul

Ted Lapidus

3.89518 votes

Rank #4,230 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

mark Marrakesh takes 4 of 7 categories.

mark Marrakesh
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Soul
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

mark Marrakesh4/7

Black Soul3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

mark Marrakeshmark.

Black SoulTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 34%Had 15%Want 50%

3.89/ 5 · 518 votes

Have 46%Had 24%Want 30%

Category winnermark MarrakeshRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

30%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

518 votes

Category winnermark MarrakeshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBlack Soul

SillageBlack Soul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value75

Category winnermark MarrakeshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

cinnamon69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FigMoroccan JasmineCardamomNeroliMint

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

ResinsTolu BalsamCinnamonCardamomMintGuaiac WoodMuskSaffronChinese CedarNeroliLemon BlossomBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Neroli and Mint. Durations are only published for mark Marrakesh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer100

Fall56

Winter50

Day100

Night63

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnermark MarrakeshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#4,230

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerBlack SoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

mark Marrakesh by mark. is a sweet, fruity floral fragrance designed around Moroccan jasmine, green fig, and warm cardamom. Launched in 2013, the composition opens with a burst of crisp neroli and cool mint before turning soft, lush, and gently spiced. The heart balances clean white floral petals with juicy, candied f…

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Ted Lapidus Black Soul is a dark, warm spicy fragrance that brings together sweet cinnamon, aromatic mint, and heavy resins. Designed for cool evening wear, it offers a dense, smoky profile that stands out on cold autumn nights. The scent targets men who appreciate bold, resinous wood bases.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, mark Marrakesh or Black Soul?

mark Marrakesh takes 4 of 7 categories. mark Marrakesh is rated 4.14/5 from 66 votes; Black Soul is rated 3.89/5 from 518 votes. Choose mark Marrakesh for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Soul for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, mark Marrakesh or Black Soul?

Black Soul lasts longest (Black Soul 69/100, mark Marrakesh 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, mark Marrakesh or Black Soul?

Black Soul projects furthest (Black Soul 60/100, mark Marrakesh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do mark Marrakesh and Black Soul smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Neroli and Mint.

Is mark Marrakesh or Black Soul better for summer or winter?

For summer, mark Marrakesh is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Soul is the stronger pick. mark Marrakesh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.