Fragrance comparison

Makai vs mark Instant Vacation RioBikini

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Makai

Amaranthvs

4.4314 votes

Rank #41,891 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

mark Instant Vacation RioBikini

mark.

4.3614 votes

Rank #21,201 TropicalFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Makai takes 3 of 4 categories.

Makai
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
mark Instant Vacation RioBikini
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Makai3/4

mark Instant Vacation RioBikini1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MakaiAmaranthvs

mark Instant Vacation RioBikinimark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 21%Had 28%Want 52%

Category winnerMakaiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

50%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMakai

SillageMakai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

coconut84%

fruity77%

woody69%

powdery61%

tropical100%

fruity92%

floral84%

coconut77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, coconut and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CoconutCoconut LeafExotic FruitsSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaPineappleExotic floral notesSand

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Coconut MilkPitahayaKiwiExotic floral notesSandalwoodSand

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Exotic floral notes and Sand. Durations are only published for mark Instant Vacation RioBikini, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night40

Spring56

Summer100

Fall22

Winter11

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,891

PerfumerVincent Gambino

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnermark Instant Vacation RioBikiniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Makai by Amaranthvs is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Makai was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Vincent Gambino.

Reviews →

mark Instant Vacation RioBikini by mark. delivers a sun-soaked escape centered on creamy coconut milk, tart kiwi, and exotic floral notes. Introduced in 2010 as a limited release for women, this fruity floral fragrance balances sweet tropical fruit with an unusual mineral sand accord and smooth sandalwood. The scent b…

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, Makai or mark Instant Vacation RioBikini?

Makai takes 3 of 4 categories. Makai is rated 4.43/5 from 14 votes; mark Instant Vacation RioBikini is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Makai for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose mark Instant Vacation RioBikini for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Makai or mark Instant Vacation RioBikini?

Makai lasts longest (Makai 75/100, mark Instant Vacation RioBikini 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Makai or mark Instant Vacation RioBikini?

Makai projects furthest (Makai 71/100, mark Instant Vacation RioBikini 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Makai and mark Instant Vacation RioBikini smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, coconut and sweet accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Exotic floral notes and Sand.

Is Makai or mark Instant Vacation RioBikini better for summer or winter?

Makai suits daytime wear; mark Instant Vacation RioBikini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Makai and mark Instant Vacation RioBikini?

Makai features Coconut, Coconut Leaf, Exotic Fruits, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. mark Instant Vacation RioBikini features Coconut Milk, Pitahaya, Kiwi, Exotic floral notes and Sandalwood.