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mark Instant Vacation vs Lust

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

Updated 4,072 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lust takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • mark Instant Vacation

    Choose it for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Lust

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

mark Instant Vacation2/7
Lust5/7
Ratings & consensus
mark Instant Vacation
Community sentiment
Lust
Longevity
Lust
Sillage & projection
Lust
Value for money
mark Instant Vacation
Versatility
Lust
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lust

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
mark Instant Vacationmark.
LustLush
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%
3.90/ 5 · 3,996 votes
Have 76%Had 7%Want 17%
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

46%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerLustMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityLust

SillageLust

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value73
¤ Price value67
Category winnermark Instant VacationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
tropical88%
fruity77%
vanilla65%
fresh53%
sweet42%
white floral100%
woody72%
floral58%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral

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
JasmineYlang-YlangVanilleSandalwoodRose

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
Spring100
Summer59
Fall41
Winter32
Day53
Night100
Category winnerLustMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex29
Women71
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#954

PerfumerMark Constantine

Launched2010

Reviews106

Category winnerLustHigher 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 →

Lush Lust is a dense jasmine perfume with a dirty, indolic edge that feels sensual rather than clean. Rose and ylang-ylang keep it lush, while sandalwood and vanilla bring a creamier finish. It suits shoppers who want a bold white floral with real presence. If you prefer airy, soapy jasmine, sample before buying.

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 Instant Vacation or Lust?

Lust takes 5 of 7 categories. mark Instant Vacation is rated 4.22/5 from 76 votes; Lust is rated 3.90/5 from 3,996 votes. Choose mark Instant Vacation for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lust for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, mark Instant Vacation or Lust?

Lust lasts longest (Lust 76/100, mark Instant Vacation 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, mark Instant Vacation or Lust?

Lust projects furthest (Lust 72/100, mark Instant Vacation 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do mark Instant Vacation and Lust smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Vanille.

Is mark Instant Vacation or Lust better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in mark Instant Vacation and Lust?

mark Instant Vacation features Jasmine, Tropical Fruit and Vanille. Lust features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Vanille, Sandalwood and Rose.

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