Fragrance comparison

mark Sophistique vs Dragonfly

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,226 ratings analysed

mark Sophistique

mark.

3.8786 votes

Rank #17,690 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Dragonfly

Zoologist Perfumes

3.811,140 votes

Rank #2,542 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragonfly takes 4 of 7 categories.

mark Sophistique
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dragonfly
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

mark Sophistique3/7

Dragonfly4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

mark Sophistiquemark.

DragonflyZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 41%Had 27%Want 31%

3.81/ 5 · 1,140 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 68%

Category winnerDragonflyRating 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

30%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

934 votes

Category winnermark SophistiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDragonfly

SillageDragonfly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value45

Category winnermark SophistiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

floral100%

aquatic92%

powdery84%

ozonic77%

fresh69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match19%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

Top

Rain NotesAldehydesHeliotropePeonyLemon

Heart

RiceLotusIrisCloverCherry Blossom

Base

MuskPapyrusOakmossSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Rice 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

Spring100

Summer77

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnermark SophistiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men7

Unisex47

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#2,542

PerfumerJuan Perez

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerDragonflyHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Dragonfly smells like a misty pond in bloom, airy rain notes, soft florals, damp greenery and a starchy rice nuance that gives it an unusual texture. It opens fresh and ozonic, then settles into powdery iris, heliotrope and mossy woods. It suits spring and mild summer weather best, especially if you like aquatic flora…

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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 Dragonfly?

Dragonfly takes 4 of 7 categories. mark Sophistique is rated 3.87/5 from 86 votes; Dragonfly is rated 3.81/5 from 1,140 votes. Choose mark Sophistique for a amber and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dragonfly for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, mark Sophistique or Dragonfly?

Dragonfly lasts longest (Dragonfly 68/100, mark Sophistique 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, mark Sophistique or Dragonfly?

Dragonfly projects furthest (Dragonfly 58/100, mark Sophistique 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do mark Sophistique and Dragonfly smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Amber, Rice and Lotus.

Is mark Sophistique or Dragonfly better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dragonfly is the stronger pick. For winter, mark Sophistique is the stronger pick. mark Sophistique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in mark Sophistique and Dragonfly?

mark Sophistique features Amber, African Orange Flower, Rice, Ginger and Lotus. Dragonfly has top notes of Rain Notes, Aldehydes, Heliotrope and Peony, heart notes of Rice, Lotus, Iris and Clover, a base of Musk, Papyrus, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.