Fragrance comparison

Fabulous vs MARK 5: SADNESS

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 217 ratings analysed

1 wins

Fabulous

Victoria's Secret · 2013

4.05216 votes

Rank #28,530 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

MARK 5: SADNESS

MAI OHW MAI

4.001 votes

Rank #60,548 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fabulous takes 1 of 1 categories.

Fabulous
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MARK 5: SADNESS
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring.

Fabulous1/1

MARK 5: SADNESS0/1

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: Fabulous

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FabulousVictoria's Secret

MARK 5: SADNESSMAI OHW MAI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

216 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

citrus38%

white floral30%

fruity100%

citrus91%

musky83%

powdery74%

soft spicy65%

animalic56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesMandarinApricotNectarBlack Currant

Heart

Pink FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusJasmine Sambac

Base

Whipped CreamMuskVanillaBenzoinAustralian Sandalwood

Notes

MuskMandarinBlack Currant

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Black Currant 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

Spring100

Summer97

Fall21

Winter24

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,530

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2013

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFabulousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victoria's Secret Fabulous pairs juicy apricot nectar with velvety osmanthus and warm Australian sandalwood. The composition dries down into a light, powdery aura that resembles high-end soap rather than heavy sugar. Designed for warm summer days, this fragrance delivers an inoffensive, refreshing option for humid wea…

Reviews →

MARK 5: SADNESS by MAI OHW MAI offers an unexpected blend of bright mandarin and tart black currant. This fruity floral composition settles into a clean, musky base on the skin. It suits those seeking a modern, light daily wear for spring mornings or cool summer days when a simple, refreshing scent is preferred over h…

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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, Fabulous or MARK 5: SADNESS?

Fabulous takes 1 of 1 categories. Fabulous is rated 4.05/5 from 216 votes; MARK 5: SADNESS is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Fabulous for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MARK 5: SADNESS for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring.

Do Fabulous and MARK 5: SADNESS smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Black Currant and Musk.

Is Fabulous or MARK 5: SADNESS better for summer or winter?

Fabulous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fabulous and MARK 5: SADNESS?

Fabulous has top notes of Violet Leaves, Mandarin, Apricot and Nectar, heart notes of Pink Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Osmanthus and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Whipped Cream, Musk, Vanilla and Benzoin. MARK 5: SADNESS features Musk, Mandarin and Black Currant.