Fragrance comparison

Plus Fort vs Black Marquina

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Plus Fort

Marc Louis

5.001 votes

Rank #53,623 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #34,640 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Plus Fort takes 3 of 4 categories.

Plus Fort
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Plus Fort3/4

Black Marquina1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Plus Fort
Sillage & projection: Plus Fort
Value for money: Plus Fort
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

Plus FortMarc Louis

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPlus Fort

SillagePlus Fort

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value72

Category winnerPlus FortBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

citrus84%

leather77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Spicy NotesCitrus

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarwoodLeather

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaAmberMusk

Top

Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg

Base

CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCedarwood, Leather, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Plus Fort, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 24%Work 13%

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlack MarquinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Louis Plus Fort makes its presence known immediately. The first blast delivers tart citrus and prickly pepper. Do not bury your nose in it right away. The solvent lift needs three minutes to clear. Once it settles, dry cedarwood and rugged jacket leather take complete control of your personal scent bubble. You ge…

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 …

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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, Plus Fort or Black Marquina?

Plus Fort takes 3 of 4 categories. Plus Fort is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Plus Fort for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Plus Fort or Black Marquina?

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

Which projects more, Plus Fort or Black Marquina?

Plus Fort projects furthest (Plus Fort 75/100, Black Marquina 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Plus Fort and Black Marquina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Cedarwood, Leather, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Plus Fort or Black Marquina better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Plus Fort and Black Marquina?

Plus Fort has top notes of Spicy Notes and Citrus, heart notes of Cedarwood and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. 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.