Fragrance comparison

mark Sophistique vs Dragon

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

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Dragon

Hint

3.9123 votes

Rank #21,906 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

mark Sophistique
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dragon
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

mark Sophistique3/6

Dragon3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

mark Sophistiquemark.

DragonHint

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 41%Had 27%Want 31%

3.91/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnermark SophistiqueRating 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

39%Love

30%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

9%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDragon

SillageDragon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value79

Category winnermark SophistiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aquatic86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

floral30%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Bamboo LeafWatery NotesLotusVioletCyclamenJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarwoodPalisander RosewoodVetiverAmber

Category winnerDragonLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer48

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night56

Spring77

Summer77

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men20

Unisex75

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#21,906

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Hint Dragon opens with a crisp kick of eucalyptus, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot that feels like stepping into a brisk morning breeze. The scent quickly settles into a calm heart of fresh bamboo leaf, dewy lotus, and airy watery notes, giving it a peaceful, spa-like botanical personality rather than the fiery smoke i…

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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 Dragon?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. mark Sophistique is rated 3.87/5 from 86 votes; Dragon is rated 3.91/5 from 23 votes. Choose mark Sophistique for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dragon for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, mark Sophistique or Dragon?

Dragon lasts longest (Dragon 60/100, mark Sophistique 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, mark Sophistique or Dragon?

Dragon projects furthest (Dragon 53/100, mark Sophistique 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do mark Sophistique and Dragon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Amber, African Orange Flower and Lotus.

Is mark Sophistique or Dragon better for summer or winter?

mark Sophistique suits daytime wear; Dragon suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in mark Sophistique and Dragon?

mark Sophistique features Amber, African Orange Flower, Rice, Ginger and Lotus. Dragon has top notes of Eucalyptus, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Bamboo Leaf, Watery Notes, Lotus and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Palisander Rosewood and Vetiver.