Fragrance comparison

MARK 5: SADNESS vs Fleur de Fleurs

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

MARK 5: SADNESS

MAI OHW MAI

4.001 votes

Rank #60,548 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Fleur de Fleurs

Vinci

5.001 votes

Rank #51,738 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur de Fleurs takes 1 of 1 categories.

MARK 5: SADNESS
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring.
Fleur de Fleurs
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

MARK 5: SADNESS0/1

Fleur de Fleurs1/1

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: Fleur de Fleurs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MARK 5: SADNESSMAI OHW MAI

Fleur de FleursVinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

musky83%

powdery74%

soft spicy65%

animalic56%

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fruity and powdery

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

Black CurrantMandarinPeachPlumAcácia

Heart

CarnationTuberoseHyacinthJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,738

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFleur de FleursHigher 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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Fleur de Fleurs by Vinci opens with a burst of black currant and sweet peach before settling into a dense floral heart of tuberose and carnation. Designed by Givaudan, this fragrance leans heavily into its traditional white floral roots while maintaining a powdery, fruit-forward trail on the skin. It suits daytime spr…

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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 Fleur de Fleurs?

Fleur de Fleurs takes 1 of 1 categories. MARK 5: SADNESS is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Fleur de Fleurs is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose MARK 5: SADNESS for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Fleur de Fleurs for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do MARK 5: SADNESS and Fleur de Fleurs smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, Mandarin and Black Currant.

Is MARK 5: SADNESS or Fleur de Fleurs better for summer or winter?

Fleur de Fleurs suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MARK 5: SADNESS and Fleur de Fleurs?

MARK 5: SADNESS features Musk, Mandarin and Black Currant. Fleur de Fleurs has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin, Peach and Plum, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.