Fragrance comparison

MARK 5: SADNESS vs Sun Veil

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

MARK 5: SADNESS

MAI OHW MAI

4.001 votes

Rank #60,548 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Sun Veil

Lydeen

4.2715 votes

Rank #33,022 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun Veil takes 1 of 1 categories.

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

MARK 5: SADNESS0/1

Sun Veil1/1

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: Sun Veil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MARK 5: SADNESSMAI OHW MAI

Sun VeilLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

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

60%Love

20%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

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%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

tuberose69%

vanilla61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · 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

Black CurrantMandarinJuniper BerriesGrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart

TuberosePepperOzonic notesRoseOregano

Base

TonkaMuskRock roseVanilla

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–

Spring60

Summer100

Fall80

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSun VeilHigher 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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Sun Veil by Lydeen offers a bright, versatile profile for year-round wear. It opens with a sharp burst of black currant and grapefruit, leading into a heart of ozonic notes and tuberose. The dry-down relies on tonka, musk, and vanilla, creating a clean yet textured finish that suits casual office days or evening socia…

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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 Sun Veil?

Sun Veil takes 1 of 1 categories. MARK 5: SADNESS is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Sun Veil is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose MARK 5: SADNESS for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Sun Veil for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do MARK 5: SADNESS and Sun Veil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Musk, Mandarin and Black Currant.

Is MARK 5: SADNESS or Sun Veil better for summer or winter?

Sun Veil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MARK 5: SADNESS and Sun Veil?

MARK 5: SADNESS features Musk, Mandarin and Black Currant. Sun Veil has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin, Juniper Berries and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tuberose, Pepper, Ozonic notes and Rose, a base of Tonka, Musk, Rock rose and Vanilla.