Fragrance comparison

MARK 5: SADNESS vs Suger White

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

MARK 5: SADNESS

MAI OHW MAI

4.001 votes

Rank #60,548 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Suger White

ARO-FAC Aroma Factory

4.504 votes

Rank #21,381 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suger White takes 1 of 1 categories.

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

MARK 5: SADNESS0/1

Suger White1/1

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: Suger White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MARK 5: SADNESSMAI OHW MAI

Suger WhiteARO-FAC Aroma Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

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%

musky92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, musky 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

PineappleMandarinBergamot

Heart

Green TeaBlack CurrantPink PepperLeatherSage

Base

MuskBitter OrangePatchouliSandalwoodGalbanumMossAmbergris

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–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSuger WhiteHigher 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 →

Suger White opens bright and easy, with pineapple, mandarin and bergamot giving it a juicy, fresh lift. As it settles, green tea, black currant and pink pepper add a clean herbal spice, while musk, sandalwood and patchouli keep the base smooth and modern. It reads as a fruity fresh unisex scent with a soft sweet edge …

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 Suger White?

Suger White takes 1 of 1 categories. MARK 5: SADNESS is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Suger White is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose MARK 5: SADNESS for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Suger White for a fruity and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do MARK 5: SADNESS and Suger White smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, musky and citrus accords. Common notes include Musk, Mandarin and Black Currant.

Is MARK 5: SADNESS or Suger White better for summer or winter?

Suger White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MARK 5: SADNESS and Suger White?

MARK 5: SADNESS features Musk, Mandarin and Black Currant. Suger White has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Tea, Black Currant, Pink Pepper and Leather, a base of Musk, Bitter Orange, Patchouli and Sandalwood.