Fragrance comparison

mark Instant Vacation vs Lei Flower

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

3 wins

mark Instant Vacation

mark.

4.2276 votes

Rank #12,370 White FloralTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Lei Flower

Providence Perfume Co.

3.4511 votes

Rank #56,516 SweetTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

mark Instant Vacation takes 3 of 5 categories.

mark Instant Vacation
Choose it for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lei Flower
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

mark Instant Vacation3/5

Lei Flower2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

mark Instant Vacationmark.

Lei FlowerProvidence Perfume Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%

3.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 93%

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

18%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

Longevitymark Instant Vacation

SillageLei Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tropical88%

fruity77%

vanilla65%

fresh53%

sweet42%

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both tropical, fruity and vanilla

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

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitCaramelOrangeChamomileYuzuTarragon

Heart2-3 hrs

AlmondJasmineSugarFrangipaniYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillePatchouliCacaoCoconutCassis

Category winnerLei FlowerLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer100

Fall11

Winter5

Day100

Night36

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#56,516

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

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Lei Flower by Providence Perfume Co. takes the idea of a sunlit Hawaiian garland and spins it into a rich botanical treat. Created by artisan perfumer Charna Ethier, the opening greets you with tart yuzu citrus, juicy tropical fruit, and a surprising flick of green tarragon. Soon after, golden frangipani and yellow yl…

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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 Lei Flower?

mark Instant Vacation takes 3 of 5 categories. mark Instant Vacation is rated 4.22/5 from 76 votes; Lei Flower is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose mark Instant Vacation for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lei Flower for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

Which lasts longer, mark Instant Vacation or Lei Flower?

mark Instant Vacation lasts longest (mark Instant Vacation 65/100, Lei Flower 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, mark Instant Vacation or Lei Flower?

Lei Flower projects furthest (Lei Flower 63/100, mark Instant Vacation 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do mark Instant Vacation and Lei Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tropical Fruit and Vanille.

Is mark Instant Vacation or Lei Flower better for summer or winter?

mark Instant Vacation suits daytime wear; Lei Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in mark Instant Vacation and Lei Flower?

mark Instant Vacation features Jasmine, Tropical Fruit and Vanille. Lei Flower has top notes of Tropical Fruit, Caramel, Orange and Chamomile, heart notes of Almond, Jasmine, Sugar and Frangipani, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Cacao and Coconut.