Fragrance comparison

Arabian Wood vs mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 722 ratings analysed

5 wins

Arabian Wood

Tom Ford

4.11665 votes

Rank #26,219 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles

mark.

4.0757 votes

Rank #21,232 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabian Wood takes 5 of 7 categories.

Arabian Wood
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Arabian Wood5/7

mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles2/7

Ratings & consensus: Arabian Wood
Community sentiment: Arabian Wood
Longevity: Arabian Wood
Sillage & projection: Arabian Wood
Value for money: mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles
Versatility: Arabian Wood
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian WoodTom Ford

mark Instant Vacation Greek Islesmark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 665 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%

Category winnerArabian WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

665 votes

39%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerArabian WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityArabian Wood

SillageArabian Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value94

Category winnermark Instant Vacation Greek IslesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

mossy77%

rose69%

earthy61%

floral100%

white floral91%

coconut83%

honey74%

sweet65%

lactonic56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woodsy NotesOakmossBulgarian RoseMay RoseGalbanumLavenderPatchouliHoneyJasmineCedarGardeniaBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

GardeniaCoconutHoneyFreesia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHoney and Gardenia. Durations are only published for mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer100

Fall18

Winter11

Day100

Night48

Category winnerArabian WoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex49

Women13

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,219

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnermark Instant Vacation Greek IslesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabian Wood opens with a bright burst of bergamot and gardenia before settling into a deep, mossy green expanse. While the name suggests a dry oud, this bottle delivers a classic green chypre reminiscent of mid-century French perfumery. As it warms on the skin, the sharpness of galbanum gives way to a damp, soil-like…

Reviews →

mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles by mark. is a sweet, beachy floral fragrance centered on tropical coconut, gardenia, and thick golden honey. Built around a simple blend of creamy white florals and sunny nectar, it captures the carefree mood of a warm island getaway. A crisp touch of freesia balances the lactonic cre…

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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, Arabian Wood or mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles?

Arabian Wood takes 5 of 7 categories. Arabian Wood is rated 4.11/5 from 665 votes; mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles is rated 4.07/5 from 57 votes. Choose Arabian Wood for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Wood or mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles?

Arabian Wood lasts longest (Arabian Wood 70/100, mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Wood or mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles?

Arabian Wood projects furthest (Arabian Wood 65/100, mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian Wood and mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Honey and Gardenia.

Is Arabian Wood or mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles better for summer or winter?

For summer, mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles is the stronger pick. For winter, Arabian Wood is the stronger pick. mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Wood and mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles?

Arabian Wood features Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss, Bulgarian Rose, May Rose and Galbanum. mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles features Gardenia, Coconut, Honey and Freesia.