Fragrance comparison

mark Sophistique vs Ames Soeurs

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

mark Sophistique

mark.

3.8786 votes

Rank #17,690 AmberWhite Floral

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53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ames Soeurs

Joya

4.4323 votes

Rank #42,268 AmberWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ames Soeurs takes 3 of 5 categories.

mark Sophistique
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ames Soeurs
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

mark Sophistique1/5

Ames Soeurs3/5

Ratings & consensus: Ames Soeurs
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ames Soeurs
Sillage & projection: Ames Soeurs
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: mark Sophistique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

mark Sophistiquemark.

Ames SoeursJoya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 41%Had 27%Want 31%

4.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

Category winnerAmes SoeursRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

86 votes

52%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAmes Soeurs

SillageAmes Soeurs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

amber100%

white floral92%

floral84%

rose77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberAfrican Orange FlowerRiceGingerLotus

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LotusMyrhhOlibanumJasmineRoseBeeswaxAfrican Orange FlowerIncense

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower and Lotus. Durations are only published for mark Sophistique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer48

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night56

Spring80

Summer70

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#42,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnermark SophistiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

mark Sophistique by mark. is an unusual floral eau de toilette that contrasts starchy warmth with sparkling florals. Released in 2009 under Avon's younger fashion imprint, the fragrance centers on a distinct savory note of basmati rice paired with zesty ginger and sheer aquatic lotus. As the opening sharpens, African …

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Joya's Ames Soeurs opens with a vivid spark of orange blossom, settling into a dense base of frankincense and beeswax. Built as a companion to a historical mystery novel, it suits women who want a sweet, balsamic warmth that clings close to the skin during cool autumn afternoons.

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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 Sophistique or Ames Soeurs?

Ames Soeurs takes 3 of 5 categories. mark Sophistique is rated 3.87/5 from 86 votes; Ames Soeurs is rated 4.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose mark Sophistique for a amber and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ames Soeurs for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, mark Sophistique or Ames Soeurs?

Ames Soeurs lasts longest (Ames Soeurs 62/100, mark Sophistique 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, mark Sophistique or Ames Soeurs?

Ames Soeurs projects furthest (Ames Soeurs 51/100, mark Sophistique 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do mark Sophistique and Ames Soeurs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower and Lotus.