Fragrance comparison

mark Bohista vs Pink Shimmer Secret

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 167 ratings analysed

6 wins

mark Bohista

mark.

4.3050 votes

Rank #19,814 Warm SpicyChocolate

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Pink Shimmer Secret

Maison Alhambra

3.91117 votes

Rank #14,980 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

mark Bohista takes 6 of 7 categories.

mark Bohista
Choose it for a warm spicy and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pink Shimmer Secret
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

mark Bohista6/7

Pink Shimmer Secret1/7

Ratings & consensus: mark Bohista
Community sentiment: mark Bohista
Longevity: mark Bohista
Sillage & projection: mark Bohista
Value for money: mark Bohista
Versatility: mark Bohista
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pink Shimmer Secret

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

mark Bohistamark.

Pink Shimmer SecretMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 32%Had 29%Want 39%

3.91/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 53%Had 12%Want 35%

Category winnermark BohistaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

26%Love

50%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

117 votes

Category winnermark BohistaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevitymark Bohista

Sillagemark Bohista

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value77

Category winnermark BohistaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

chocolate91%

sweet83%

musky74%

white floral65%

powdery56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

GingerLily

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orchid

Base3 to 4 hours

Mexican chocolateMusk

Top

PineappleGrapefruitStrawberry

Heart

PeonyRed BerriesOrchidLilyJasmine

Base

OakmossWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesLily, Orchid and Musk. Durations are only published for mark Bohista, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer73

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night86

Spring91

Summer100

Fall24

Winter21

Day100

Night–

Category winnermark BohistaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,814

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#14,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPink Shimmer SecretHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

mark Bohista by mark. presents an intriguing blend of warm spices, gentle florals, and dusty cacao. Developed by perfumers at IFF and launched in 2006, the scent opens with a lively burst of spicy ginger paired with fresh, crisp lily. Soon after, a powdery orchid heart emerges, steering the fragrance into smooth orien…

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Pink Shimmer Secret by Maison Alhambra is a light, feminine fragrance that opens with a bright burst of pineapple and grapefruit. This floral-fruity scent is built on a base of musk and woody notes. It provides a clean, energetic vibe that works perfectly for casual spring days or as an easy-to-reach scent after a wor…

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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 Bohista or Pink Shimmer Secret?

mark Bohista takes 6 of 7 categories. mark Bohista is rated 4.30/5 from 50 votes; Pink Shimmer Secret is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes. Choose mark Bohista for a warm spicy and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pink Shimmer Secret for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, mark Bohista or Pink Shimmer Secret?

mark Bohista lasts longest (mark Bohista 58/100, Pink Shimmer Secret 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, mark Bohista or Pink Shimmer Secret?

mark Bohista projects furthest (mark Bohista 63/100, Pink Shimmer Secret 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do mark Bohista and Pink Shimmer Secret smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Lily, Orchid and Musk.

Is mark Bohista or Pink Shimmer Secret better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pink Shimmer Secret is the stronger pick. For winter, mark Bohista is the stronger pick. mark Bohista suits daytime wear; Pink Shimmer Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in mark Bohista and Pink Shimmer Secret?

mark Bohista has top notes of Ginger and Lily, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Mexican chocolate and Musk. Pink Shimmer Secret has top notes of Pineapple, Grapefruit and Strawberry, heart notes of Peony, Red Berries, Orchid and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Woody Notes and Musk.