Fragrance comparison

B-612 vs MARK 5: DECEIT

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,313 ratings analysed

1 wins

B-612

Nishane · 2018

4.101,313 votes

Rank #1,262 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

MARK 5: DECEIT

MAI OHW MAI

—0 votes

Rank #68,710 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B-612 takes 1 of 1 categories.

B-612
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MARK 5: DECEIT
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

B-6121/1

MARK 5: DECEIT0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B-612

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B-612Nishane

MARK 5: DECEITMAI OHW MAI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 1,313 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

—/ 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

46%Love

29%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

1,313 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

powdery77%

musky65%

fresh spicy53%

lavender42%

woody100%

musky86%

powdery72%

aromatic58%

fresh spicy44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match68%Closely related · both woody, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCypressGeranium

Heart

CashmeranSandalwoodCedarPatchouli

Base

MuskOakmossTonka Bean

Notes

SandalwoodCypressMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress, Sandalwood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer67

Fall100

Winter66

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,262

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2018

Reviews192

Overall rank#68,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerB-612Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nishane B-612 opens with aromatic cypress and clean lavender before settling into a warm bed of cashmeran and sandalwood. Designed around a quiet woody fougère structure, it wears close to skin with a soft, powdery finish. It performs best during cool spring mornings and crisp autumn afternoons in professional office …

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MARK 5: DECEIT by MAI OHW MAI is a stark, woody aromatic fragrance that centers on cypress and smooth sandalwood. Launched in 2025, this composition offers a clean, dry, and powdery profile for anyone who prefers minimalist scents. It settles into a reliable, quiet musk on the skin, making it a versatile option for da…

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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.

Do B-612 and MARK 5: DECEIT smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Cypress, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is B-612 or MARK 5: DECEIT better for summer or winter?

B-612 suits daytime wear; MARK 5: DECEIT suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B-612 and MARK 5: DECEIT?

B-612 has top notes of Lavender, Cypress and Geranium, heart notes of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. MARK 5: DECEIT features Sandalwood, Cypress and Musk.