Fragrance comparison

mark Sophistique vs Dạ Yến

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

mark Sophistique

mark.

3.8786 votes

Rank #17,690 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Dạ Yến

Maison de Nguyễn

4.2025 votes

Rank #35,245 GreenHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dạ Yến takes 5 of 7 categories.

mark Sophistique
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dạ Yến
Choose it for a green and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

mark Sophistique2/7

Dạ Yến5/7

Ratings & consensus: Dạ Yến
Community sentiment: Dạ Yến
Longevity: Dạ Yến
Sillage & projection: Dạ Yến
Value for money: mark Sophistique
Versatility: Dạ Yến
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.

Dạ YếnMaison de Nguyễn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 41%Had 27%Want 31%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 89%

Category winnerDạ YếnRating 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

72%Love

8%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

16%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerDạ YếnMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDạ Yến

SillageDạ Yến

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value71

Category winnermark SophistiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

green100%

herbal92%

savory84%

fresh spicy77%

lactonic69%

fresh61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

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

Top

GinsengJiuniang (Sweet Fermented Rice Wine)CinnamonLychee

Heart

RiceTapiocaGingerCakeLotus

Base

Peru BalsamSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesRice, Ginger 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

Spring45

Summer36

Fall100

Winter91

Day44

Night100

Category winnerDạ YếnMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#35,245

PerfumerNguyen Do

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Dạ Yến by Maison de Nguyễn captures the spirit of a historic Vietnamese royal banquet. The scent opens with a sharp kick of fresh ginseng and sweet fermented rice wine, then shifts into a comforting blend of warm rice and ginger cake. It settles into a woody base of sandalwood and earthy vetiver, creating an unusual s…

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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 Dạ Yến?

Dạ Yến takes 5 of 7 categories. mark Sophistique is rated 3.87/5 from 86 votes; Dạ Yến is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose mark Sophistique for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dạ Yến for a green and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, mark Sophistique or Dạ Yến?

Dạ Yến lasts longest (Dạ Yến 76/100, mark Sophistique 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, mark Sophistique or Dạ Yến?

Dạ Yến projects furthest (Dạ Yến 64/100, mark Sophistique 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do mark Sophistique and Dạ Yến smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rice, Ginger and Lotus.

Is mark Sophistique or Dạ Yến better for summer or winter?

For summer, mark Sophistique is the stronger pick. For winter, Dạ Yến is the stronger pick. mark Sophistique suits daytime wear; Dạ Yến suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in mark Sophistique and Dạ Yến?

mark Sophistique features Amber, African Orange Flower, Rice, Ginger and Lotus. Dạ Yến has top notes of Ginseng, Jiuniang (Sweet Fermented Rice Wine), Cinnamon and Lychee, heart notes of Rice, Tapioca, Ginger and Cake, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Vetiver.