Fragrance comparison

mark Sophistique vs Roses des Vents Ouest

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

mark Sophistique

mark.

3.8786 votes

Rank #17,690 AmberWhite Floral

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Roses des Vents Ouest

Dorin

4.001 votes

Rank #62,748 SweetWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

mark Sophistique
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Roses des Vents Ouest
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

mark Sophistique2/4

Roses des Vents Ouest2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

mark Sophistiquemark.

Roses des Vents OuestDorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 41%Had 27%Want 31%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevitymark Sophistique

SillageRoses des Vents Ouest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

woody92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and citrus

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

Top20-30 mins

African Orange FlowerTangerineAnise

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineYlang-YlangLotusGingerMarigold

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverMuskVirginia CedarTonka BeanVanille

Category winnerRoses des Vents OuestLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer48

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night56

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#62,748

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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Roses des Vents Ouest by Dorin brings a bright, sunny burst of sweet citrus and spiced petals that feels like stepping into a Mediterranean garden at sunrise. It opens with juicy tangerine slices and fresh African orange flower, spiked by a playful pinch of black licorice-like anise. As it settles onto the skin, golde…

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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 Roses des Vents Ouest?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. mark Sophistique is rated 3.87/5 from 86 votes; Roses des Vents Ouest is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose mark Sophistique for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Roses des Vents Ouest for a sweet and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

Which lasts longer, mark Sophistique or Roses des Vents Ouest?

mark Sophistique lasts longest (mark Sophistique 56/100, Roses des Vents Ouest 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, mark Sophistique or Roses des Vents Ouest?

Roses des Vents Ouest projects furthest (Roses des Vents Ouest 100/100, mark Sophistique 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do mark Sophistique and Roses des Vents Ouest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Ginger and Lotus.

Is mark Sophistique or Roses des Vents Ouest better for summer or winter?

mark Sophistique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in mark Sophistique and Roses des Vents Ouest?

mark Sophistique features Amber, African Orange Flower, Rice, Ginger and Lotus. Roses des Vents Ouest has top notes of African Orange Flower, Tangerine and Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lotus and Ginger, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.