Fragrance comparison

Hei vs mark Marrakesh

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 458 ratings analysed

Hei

Alfred Sung

3.80392 votes

Rank #9,150 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

mark Marrakesh

mark.

4.1466 votes

Rank #14,875 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

mark Marrakesh takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hei
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
mark Marrakesh
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hei3/7

mark Marrakesh4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeiAlfred Sung

mark Marrakeshmark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 392 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 34%Had 15%Want 50%

Category winnermark MarrakeshRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

57%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

332 votes

35%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnermark MarrakeshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityHei

SillageHei

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value86

Category winnermark MarrakeshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic, white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BambooMintViolet LeafBergamot

Heart

Water NotesJasmineLavenderNeroliFennelCardamomDill

Base

MuskMahoganyTonka BeanAmberCedar

Notes

FigMoroccan JasmineCardamomNeroliMint

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Neroli and Cardamom. Durations are only published for mark Marrakesh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring39

Summer100

Fall56

Winter50

Day100

Night63

Category winnermark MarrakeshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,150

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#14,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerHeiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hei by Alfred Sung is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Hei was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is David Apel. Top notes are Bamboo, Mint, Violet Leaf and Bergamot; middle notes are Water Notes, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Fennel, Cardamom and Dill; base notes are Musk, Mahogany, Tonka Bean, Amber …

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mark Marrakesh by mark. is a sweet, fruity floral fragrance designed around Moroccan jasmine, green fig, and warm cardamom. Launched in 2013, the composition opens with a burst of crisp neroli and cool mint before turning soft, lush, and gently spiced. The heart balances clean white floral petals with juicy, candied f…

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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, Hei or mark Marrakesh?

mark Marrakesh takes 4 of 7 categories. Hei is rated 3.80/5 from 392 votes; mark Marrakesh is rated 4.14/5 from 66 votes. Choose Hei for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose mark Marrakesh for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hei or mark Marrakesh?

Hei lasts longest (Hei 58/100, mark Marrakesh 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hei or mark Marrakesh?

Projection is very close: Hei 51/100, mark Marrakesh 50/100 for sillage.

Do Hei and mark Marrakesh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Neroli and Cardamom.

Is Hei or mark Marrakesh better for summer or winter?

For summer, mark Marrakesh is the stronger pick. For winter, mark Marrakesh is the stronger pick. mark Marrakesh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hei and mark Marrakesh?

Hei has top notes of Bamboo, Mint, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes, Jasmine, Lavender and Neroli, a base of Musk, Mahogany, Tonka Bean and Amber. mark Marrakesh features Fig, Moroccan Jasmine, Cardamom, Neroli and Mint.