Fragrance comparison

Whisky by Whisky 26 vs Black Marquina

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Whisky by Whisky 26

Evaflor

3.605 votes

Rank #53,944 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Black Marquina

Aurora Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #34,358 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Whisky by Whisky 26
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Marquina
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Whisky by Whisky 262/4

Black Marquina2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Marquina
Sillage & projection: Whisky by Whisky 26
Value for money: Whisky by Whisky 26
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

Whisky by Whisky 26Evaflor

Black MarquinaAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 28%Had 24%Want 48%

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

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · 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

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBlack Marquina

SillageWhisky by Whisky 26

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value72

Category winnerWhisky by Whisky 26Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

marine61%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCardamomGrapefruit

Heart1-3 hrs

Sea NotesIrisRum

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

Violet LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisPink PepperSaffronLavenderCardamomJasmineNutmeg

Base

CashmeranLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Iris. Durations are only published for Whisky by Whisky 26, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 44%Work 28%Party 16%Date 12%

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,358

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlack MarquinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whisky by Whisky 26 by Evaflor opens with an energetic blast of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed green cardamom. The initial spray has a sharp alcohol bite that settles after two minutes. Soon, salty sea notes emerge alongside a faint, powdery iris and a subtle hint of sweet rum. It is an easygoing aromatic sc…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Whisky by Whisky 26 or Black Marquina?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Whisky by Whisky 26 is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Black Marquina is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Whisky by Whisky 26 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Marquina for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Whisky by Whisky 26 or Black Marquina?

Black Marquina lasts longest (Black Marquina 66/100, Whisky by Whisky 26 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky by Whisky 26 or Black Marquina?

Whisky by Whisky 26 projects furthest (Whisky by Whisky 26 72/100, Black Marquina 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky by Whisky 26 and Black Marquina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Iris.

Is Whisky by Whisky 26 or Black Marquina better for summer or winter?

Whisky by Whisky 26 suits daytime wear; Black Marquina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky by Whisky 26 and Black Marquina?

Whisky by Whisky 26 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Iris and Rum, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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.