Fragrance comparison

MARK 5: SADNESS vs Jubilant Vitality

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

MARK 5: SADNESS

MAI OHW MAI

4.001 votes

Rank #60,548 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Jubilant Vitality

Maison Alhambra

4.0641 votes

Rank #12,540 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jubilant Vitality takes 1 of 1 categories.

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

MARK 5: SADNESS0/1

Jubilant Vitality1/1

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: Jubilant Vitality

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MARK 5: SADNESSMAI OHW MAI

Jubilant VitalityMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.06/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 39%Had 3%Want 58%

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

52%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value85

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%

fruity83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

woody30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus and fruity

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

Sicilian BergamotBlood OrangeLemonLimeMandarinGrapefruit

Heart

Black CurrantPink PepperWhite Amber

Base

PatchouliMuskOakmoss

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–

Spring95

Summer100

Fall27

Winter18

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerJubilant VitalityHigher 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 →

Jubilant Vitality by Maison Alhambra is an aromatic fruity fragrance for men, centered on a vibrant citrus profile. Launched in 2025, it combines a sharp opening of blood orange, lemon, and Sicilian bergamot with a spicy heart of black currant and pink pepper. It is a crisp, refreshing scent suited for warm spring day…

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 Jubilant Vitality?

Jubilant Vitality takes 1 of 1 categories. MARK 5: SADNESS is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Jubilant Vitality is rated 4.06/5 from 41 votes. Choose MARK 5: SADNESS for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Jubilant Vitality for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do MARK 5: SADNESS and Jubilant Vitality smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Musk, Mandarin and Black Currant.

Is MARK 5: SADNESS or Jubilant Vitality better for summer or winter?

Jubilant Vitality suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MARK 5: SADNESS and Jubilant Vitality?

MARK 5: SADNESS features Musk, Mandarin and Black Currant. Jubilant Vitality has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Blood Orange, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Black Currant, Pink Pepper and White Amber, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Oakmoss.