Fragrance comparison

Dạ Yến vs mark Sophistique

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dạ Yến

Maison de Nguyễn

4.2025 votes

Rank #35,245 GreenHerbal

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9%scent match

Clearly different

mark Sophistique

mark.

3.8786 votes

Rank #17,690 AmberWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dạ Yến takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dạ Yến
Choose it for a green and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
mark Sophistique
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dạ Yến5/7

mark Sophistique2/7

Ratings & consensus: Dạ Yến
Community sentiment: Dạ Yến
Longevity: Dạ Yến
Sillage & projection: Dạ Yến
Value for money: mark Sophistique
Versatility: Dạ Yến
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: mark Sophistique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dạ YếnMaison de Nguyễn

mark Sophistiquemark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 89%

3.87/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 41%Had 27%Want 31%

Category winnerDạ YếnRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

8%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

16%Hate

25 votes

35%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerDạ YếnMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDạ Yến

SillageDạ Yến

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value83

Category winnermark SophistiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

herbal92%

savory84%

fresh spicy77%

lactonic69%

fresh61%

amber100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinsengJiuniang (Sweet Fermented Rice Wine)CinnamonLychee

Heart

RiceTapiocaGingerCakeLotus

Base

Peru BalsamSandalwoodVetiver

Notes

AmberAfrican Orange FlowerRiceGingerLotus

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRice, Ginger and Lotus. Durations are only published for mark Sophistique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer36

Fall100

Winter91

Day44

Night100

Spring33

Summer48

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night56

Category winnerDạ YếnMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,245

PerfumerNguyen Do

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnermark SophistiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dạ Yến by Maison de Nguyễn captures the spirit of a historic Vietnamese royal banquet. The scent opens with a sharp kick of fresh ginseng and sweet fermented rice wine, then shifts into a comforting blend of warm rice and ginger cake. It settles into a woody base of sandalwood and earthy vetiver, creating an unusual s…

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mark Sophistique by mark. is an unusual floral eau de toilette that contrasts starchy warmth with sparkling florals. Released in 2009 under Avon's younger fashion imprint, the fragrance centers on a distinct savory note of basmati rice paired with zesty ginger and sheer aquatic lotus. As the opening sharpens, African …

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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, Dạ Yến or mark Sophistique?

Dạ Yến takes 5 of 7 categories. Dạ Yến is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; mark Sophistique is rated 3.87/5 from 86 votes. Choose Dạ Yến for a green and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose mark Sophistique for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dạ Yến or mark Sophistique?

Dạ Yến lasts longest (Dạ Yến 76/100, mark Sophistique 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dạ Yến or mark Sophistique?

Dạ Yến projects furthest (Dạ Yến 64/100, mark Sophistique 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dạ Yến and mark Sophistique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rice, Ginger and Lotus.

Is Dạ Yến or mark Sophistique better for summer or winter?

For summer, mark Sophistique is the stronger pick. For winter, Dạ Yến is the stronger pick. Dạ Yến suits evening wear; mark Sophistique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dạ Yến and mark Sophistique?

Dạ Yến has top notes of Ginseng, Jiuniang (Sweet Fermented Rice Wine), Cinnamon and Lychee, heart notes of Rice, Tapioca, Ginger and Cake, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Vetiver. mark Sophistique features Amber, African Orange Flower, Rice, Ginger and Lotus.