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Attraction vs MARK 5: SHAME

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

Updated 2 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Attraction takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Attraction

    Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • MARK 5: SHAME

    Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Attraction1/1
MARK 5: SHAME0/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
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Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
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Fragranxe ranking
Attraction

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AttractionThe Dua Brand
MARK 5: SHAMEMAI OHW MAI
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 80%Had 10%Want 10%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
musky100%
powdery92%
woody84%
floral77%
iris69%
rose61%
musky100%
fruity86%
floral72%
sweet58%
powdery44%
aquatic30%
Scent match55%Closely related · both musky, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
AmbretteMuskPear

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmbrette, Musk and Pear. Durations are only published for Attraction, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 20%Party 11%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAttractionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand Attraction delivers an immediate splash of chilled, nectar-sweet pear backed by warm, nutty ambrette seed. Give it two minutes to breathe. The initial sharp alcohol burst quickly subsides, revealing a dewy pink rose wrapped in plush, powdery iris. This is not a sharp, screechy garden floral. Instead, it …

Reviews →

MARK 5: SHAME by MAI OHW MAI brings a bright, fruity opening of pear balanced by ambrette and a clean musk base. It is a modern, easy-to-wear unisex scent perfect for casual days in the office or a relaxed spring brunch. The fragrance emphasizes a soft, skin-scent quality that feels natural and light on the body.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Attraction and MARK 5: SHAME smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Ambrette, Musk and Pear.

Is Attraction or MARK 5: SHAME better for summer or winter?

Attraction suits daytime wear; MARK 5: SHAME suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Attraction and MARK 5: SHAME?

Attraction features Virginian Cedar, Ambrette, Rose, Musk and Pear. MARK 5: SHAME features Ambrette, Musk and Pear.

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