Fragrance comparison

Lust vs mark Instant Vacation

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,072 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lust

Lush · 2010

3.903,996 votes

Rank #954 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

mark Instant Vacation

mark.

4.2276 votes

Rank #12,370 White FloralTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lust takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lust
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
mark Instant Vacation
Choose it for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lust5/7

mark Instant Vacation2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LustLush

mark Instant Vacationmark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 3,996 votes

Have 76%Had 7%Want 17%

4.22/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%

Category winnermark Instant VacationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

47%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerLustMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLust

SillageLust

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value73

Category winnermark Instant VacationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody72%

floral58%

white floral100%

tropical88%

fruity77%

vanilla65%

fresh53%

sweet42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineYlang-YlangVanilleSandalwoodRose

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

JasmineTropical FruitVanille

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Vanille. Durations are only published for mark Instant Vacation, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall41

Winter32

Day53

Night100

Spring39

Summer100

Fall11

Winter5

Day100

Night36

Category winnerLustMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#954

PerfumerMark Constantine

Launched2010

Reviews106

Overall rank#12,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerLustHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lush Lust is a dense jasmine perfume with a dirty, indolic edge that feels sensual rather than clean. Rose and ylang-ylang keep it lush, while sandalwood and vanilla bring a creamier finish. It suits shoppers who want a bold white floral with real presence. If you prefer airy, soapy jasmine, sample before buying.

Reviews →

mark Instant Vacation by mark. is a lighthearted floral fruity eau de toilette that captures the easy warmth of a sunny beach trip. Launched in 2007, the scent centers on juicy tropical fruit blended with luminous jasmine and a base of smooth vanilla. On application, the crisp sweetness of ripe fruit arrives first, br…

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.

Which is better, Lust or mark Instant Vacation?

Lust takes 5 of 7 categories. Lust is rated 3.90/5 from 3,996 votes; mark Instant Vacation is rated 4.22/5 from 76 votes. Choose Lust for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose mark Instant Vacation for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lust or mark Instant Vacation?

Lust lasts longest (Lust 76/100, mark Instant Vacation 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lust or mark Instant Vacation?

Lust projects furthest (Lust 72/100, mark Instant Vacation 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lust and mark Instant Vacation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Vanille.

Is Lust or mark Instant Vacation better for summer or winter?

For summer, mark Instant Vacation is the stronger pick. For winter, Lust is the stronger pick. Lust suits evening wear; mark Instant Vacation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.