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Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot vs Black Marquina

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

Updated 38 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot

    Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Black Marquina

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot4/5
Black Marquina1/5
Ratings & consensus
Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot
Sillage & projection
Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot
Value for money
Black Marquina
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shotProad
Black MarquinaAurora Scents
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.36/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 35%Had 4%Want 62%
3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%
Category winnerVodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
64%Love
24%Like
4%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate

25 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
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityVodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot

SillageVodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value72
Category winnerBlack MarquinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
citrus92%
vodka84%
woody77%
vanilla69%
leather61%
woody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
leather61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top1 to 2 hours
GrapefruitCardamomSaffronOsmanthusPeachMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 4 hours
VodkaTuberoseRose
Base4 to 6 hours
VanillaSandalwoodLeather
Top
Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg
Base
CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Saffron and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring81
Summer31
Fall100
Winter100
Day94
Night100
Spring71
Summer0
Fall100
Winter86
Day63
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men39
Unisex48
Women13
Men82
Unisex18
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,773

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,009

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot by Proad brings an unexpected balance of bright fruit, chilled liquor, and rich base notes. Created by perfumer Chris Maurice, the fragrance opens with a burst of tart grapefruit, sweet mandarin orange, and juicy peach, balanced by warm cardamom and saffron spices. As…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot or Black Marquina?

Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot takes 4 of 5 categories. Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot is rated 4.36/5 from 25 votes; Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot or Black Marquina?

Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot lasts longest (Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot 73/100, Black Marquina 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot or Black Marquina?

Projection is very close: Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot 63/100, Black Marquina 61/100 for sillage.

Do Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot and Black Marquina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Saffron and Mandarin Orange.

Is Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot or Black Marquina better for summer or winter?

Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot suits day or night wear; Black Marquina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot and Black Marquina?

Vodka may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Saffron and Osmanthus, heart notes of Vodka, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Leather. 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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