Fragrance comparison

Mark's House vs V Absolu

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 768 ratings analysed

Mark's House

HOSTLESS

3.673 votes

Rank #60,390 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

V Absolu

Valentino

4.12765 votes

Rank #3,375 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V Absolu takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mark's House
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
V Absolu
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mark's House2/5

V Absolu3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: V Absolu
Sillage & projection: V Absolu
Value for money: Mark's House
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Mark's House
Fragranxe ranking: V Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mark's HouseHOSTLESS

V AbsoluValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

4.12/ 5 · 765 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

36%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

765 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityV Absolu

SillageV Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value43

Category winnerMark's HouseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity90%

aromatic80%

rose70%

sweet60%

citrus50%

woody100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

amber77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FigBay LeafMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePeonyFreesia

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

FigVodkaMandarin OrangeFreesiaPink GrapefruitBalsam Fir

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseHeliotropeFrangipaniOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalwoodIncenseMuskCedar

Category winnerMark's HouseLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Date 36%Casual 25%Party 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerV AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mark's House opens with a refreshing splash of green fig, aromatic bay leaf, and bright mandarin orange. It avoids sticky sweetness. Instead, the fruit feels crisp, botanical, and slightly tart on first contact. Within fifteen minutes, the scent softens into an airy floral heart of dewy rose, peony, and freesia. These…

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V Absolu by Valentino opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy fig, crisp pink grapefruit, and a cool shot of chilled vodka that cuts through the fruit. As the bright citrus settles, warm orange blossom and powdery heliotrope take over the middle, softening the profile into a smooth floral heart. The true character o…

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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's House or V Absolu?

V Absolu takes 3 of 5 categories. Mark's House is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; V Absolu is rated 4.12/5 from 765 votes. Choose Mark's House for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose V Absolu for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mark's House or V Absolu?

V Absolu lasts longest (V Absolu 69/100, Mark's House 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mark's House or V Absolu?

V Absolu projects furthest (V Absolu 60/100, Mark's House 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mark's House and V Absolu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Fig, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Freesia.

Is Mark's House or V Absolu better for summer or winter?

Mark's House suits daytime wear; V Absolu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mark's House and V Absolu?

Mark's House has top notes of Fig, Bay Leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Freesia, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk. V Absolu has top notes of Fig, Vodka, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Frangipani and Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Incense.