Fragrance comparison

MARK 5: SADNESS vs Fabulous

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 217 ratings analysed

MARK 5: SADNESS

MAI OHW MAI

4.001 votes

Rank #60,548 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Fabulous

Victoria's Secret · 2013

4.05216 votes

Rank #28,515 FruityVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fabulous takes 1 of 1 categories.

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

MARK 5: SADNESS0/1

Fabulous1/1

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

MARK 5: SADNESSMAI OHW MAI

FabulousVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.05/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

31%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

216 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

musky83%

powdery74%

soft spicy65%

animalic56%

fruity100%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

citrus38%

white floral30%

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

Notes

MuskMandarinBlack Currant

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Violet LeavesMandarinApricotNectarBlack Currant

Heart

Pink FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusJasmine Sambac

Base

Whipped CreamMuskVanillaBenzoinAustralian Sandalwood

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–

Spring100

Summer97

Fall21

Winter24

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2013

Reviews0

Category winnerFabulousHigher 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…

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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…

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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, MARK 5: SADNESS or Fabulous?

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

Do MARK 5: SADNESS and Fabulous smell similar?

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

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

Fabulous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

MARK 5: SADNESS features Musk, Mandarin and Black Currant. 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.