Fragrance comparison

mark Sophistique vs Oud Pagode

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 131 ratings analysed

6 wins

mark Sophistique

mark.

3.8786 votes

Rank #17,690 AmberWhite Floral

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18%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Pagode

Chapel Factory

3.6445 votes

Rank #41,594 MuskyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

mark Sophistique takes 6 of 8 categories.

mark Sophistique
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud Pagode
Choose it for a musky and oud character. Wins on versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

mark Sophistique6/8

Oud Pagode2/8

Ratings & consensus: mark Sophistique
Community sentiment: mark Sophistique
Longevity: mark Sophistique
Sillage & projection: mark Sophistique
Value for money: mark Sophistique
Versatility: Oud Pagode
Note pyramid (duration): Oud Pagode
Fragranxe ranking: mark Sophistique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

mark Sophistiquemark.

Oud PagodeChapel Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 41%Had 27%Want 31%

3.64/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 75%

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

29%Love

24%Like

29%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnermark SophistiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevitymark Sophistique

Sillagemark Sophistique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value56

Category winnermark SophistiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

musky100%

oud92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

Scent match18%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

LotusTea

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodRice

Base6-8 hrs

MuskOud

Category winnerOud PagodeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer48

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer40

Fall87

Winter87

Day100

Night40

Category winnerOud PagodeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex84

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#41,594

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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Oud Pagode strips away the heavy, animalic funk commonly found in traditional agarwood fragrances. The opening reveals translucent lotus flower and delicate green tea, floating on crisp air. Soon after, an unusual savory warmth emerges through freshly steamed rice and soft cashmere wood. The base rests on clean white …

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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 Oud Pagode?

mark Sophistique takes 6 of 8 categories. mark Sophistique is rated 3.87/5 from 86 votes; Oud Pagode is rated 3.64/5 from 45 votes. Choose mark Sophistique for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Pagode for a musky and oud character. Wins on versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, mark Sophistique or Oud Pagode?

They last about the same: mark Sophistique 56/100, Oud Pagode 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, mark Sophistique or Oud Pagode?

mark Sophistique projects furthest (mark Sophistique 47/100, Oud Pagode 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do mark Sophistique and Oud Pagode smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Rice and Lotus.

Is mark Sophistique or Oud Pagode better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in mark Sophistique and Oud Pagode?

mark Sophistique features Amber, African Orange Flower, Rice, Ginger and Lotus. Oud Pagode has top notes of Lotus and Tea, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and Rice, a base of Musk and Oud.