Fragrance comparison

MARK 5: SADNESS vs Bigarade Concentree

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 2,291 ratings analysed

MARK 5: SADNESS

MAI OHW MAI

4.001 votes

Rank #60,548 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Bigarade Concentree

Frederic Malle · 2002

4.112,290 votes

Rank #1,948 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bigarade Concentree takes 1 of 1 categories.

MARK 5: SADNESS
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring.
Bigarade Concentree
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

MARK 5: SADNESS0/1

Bigarade Concentree1/1

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: Bigarade Concentree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MARK 5: SADNESSMAI OHW MAI

Bigarade ConcentreeFrederic Malle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.11/ 5 · 2,290 votes

Have 43%Had 15%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

49%Love

8%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

24%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value30

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

musky83%

powdery74%

soft spicy65%

animalic56%

citrus100%

green77%

fresh68%

fresh spicy51%

woody48%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskMandarinBlack Currant

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bitter OrangeMandarinCardamomTeaGrapefruitPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart

RoseNeroliCarawayHoneysuckleOrris

Base

GrassHayCedarMuskTonka

InformationalShared notesMusk, Mandarin and Black Currant. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer100

Fall22

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men24

Unisex70

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,948

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2002

Reviews597

Category winnerBigarade ConcentreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Bigarade Concentree by Frederic Malle is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Bigarade Concentree was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Mandarin, Cardamom, Tea, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Black Currant; middle notes are Rose, Neroli, Caraway…

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, MARK 5: SADNESS or Bigarade Concentree?

Bigarade Concentree takes 1 of 1 categories. MARK 5: SADNESS is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Bigarade Concentree is rated 4.11/5 from 2,290 votes. Choose MARK 5: SADNESS for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Bigarade Concentree for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do MARK 5: SADNESS and Bigarade Concentree smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Musk, Mandarin and Black Currant.

Is MARK 5: SADNESS or Bigarade Concentree better for summer or winter?

Bigarade Concentree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MARK 5: SADNESS and Bigarade Concentree?

MARK 5: SADNESS features Musk, Mandarin and Black Currant. Bigarade Concentree has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin, Cardamom and Tea, heart notes of Rose, Neroli, Caraway and Honeysuckle, a base of Grass, Hay, Cedar and Musk.