Fragrance comparison

mark Instant Vacation vs Jasmine Brown Sugar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

mark Instant Vacation

mark.

4.2276 votes

Rank #12,370 White FloralTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Jasmine Brown Sugar

Voluspa

3.9843 votes

Rank #20,680 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jasmine Brown Sugar takes 4 of 7 categories.

mark Instant Vacation
Choose it for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jasmine Brown Sugar
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

mark Instant Vacation3/7

Jasmine Brown Sugar4/7

Ratings & consensus: mark Instant Vacation
Community sentiment: mark Instant Vacation
Longevity: Jasmine Brown Sugar
Sillage & projection: Jasmine Brown Sugar
Value for money: Jasmine Brown Sugar
Versatility: Jasmine Brown Sugar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: mark Instant Vacation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

mark Instant Vacationmark.

Jasmine Brown SugarVoluspa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%

3.98/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 19%Had 13%Want 69%

Category winnermark Instant VacationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

42%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnermark Instant VacationMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityJasmine Brown Sugar

SillageJasmine Brown Sugar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJasmine Brown SugarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tropical88%

fruity77%

vanilla65%

fresh53%

sweet42%

vanilla100%

sweet90%

white floral80%

floral70%

amber60%

smoky50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineTropical FruitVanille

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

JasmineSugarVanilleIncenseFreesia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Vanille. Durations are only published for mark Instant Vacation, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer100

Fall11

Winter5

Day100

Night36

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerJasmine Brown SugarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#20,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnermark Instant VacationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

mark Instant Vacation by mark. is a lighthearted floral fruity eau de toilette that captures the easy warmth of a sunny beach trip. Launched in 2007, the scent centers on juicy tropical fruit blended with luminous jasmine and a base of smooth vanilla. On application, the crisp sweetness of ripe fruit arrives first, br…

Reviews →

Jasmine Brown Sugar smells like a rich jasmine wrapped in brown sugar, vanilla, and a soft incense haze. It opens sharp and heady for some wearers, then turns creamier and sweeter as it settles. This suits someone who enjoys bold white florals with a candied, warm finish. It can feel strong, sweet, and cozy rather tha…

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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 Instant Vacation or Jasmine Brown Sugar?

Jasmine Brown Sugar takes 4 of 7 categories. mark Instant Vacation is rated 4.22/5 from 76 votes; Jasmine Brown Sugar is rated 3.98/5 from 43 votes. Choose mark Instant Vacation for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jasmine Brown Sugar for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, mark Instant Vacation or Jasmine Brown Sugar?

Jasmine Brown Sugar lasts longest (Jasmine Brown Sugar 86/100, mark Instant Vacation 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, mark Instant Vacation or Jasmine Brown Sugar?

Jasmine Brown Sugar projects furthest (Jasmine Brown Sugar 75/100, mark Instant Vacation 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do mark Instant Vacation and Jasmine Brown Sugar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Vanille.

Is mark Instant Vacation or Jasmine Brown Sugar better for summer or winter?

For summer, mark Instant Vacation is the stronger pick. For winter, Jasmine Brown Sugar is the stronger pick. mark Instant Vacation suits daytime wear; Jasmine Brown Sugar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.