Fragrance comparison

mark Sophistique vs Terra Firma

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

mark Sophistique

mark.

3.8786 votes

Rank #17,690 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Terra Firma

Latherati

—0 votes

Rank #70,582 EarthySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

mark Sophistique
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Terra Firma
Choose it for a earthy and sweet character. Wins on longevity.

mark Sophistique1/2

Terra Firma1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Terra Firma
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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.

Terra FirmaLatherati

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 41%Had 27%Want 31%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityTerra Firma

SillageNo data

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%

earthy100%

sweet92%

tobacco84%

floral77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral and sweet

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

Notes

RiceEarthy NotesLotusBambooPeachGreen TeaTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRice 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

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#70,582

PerfumerJulie Grogan

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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Terra Firma by Latherati offers a unique atmospheric experience that grounds the wearer in raw nature. This unisex fragrance combines the earthy richness of soil with delicate lotus, crisp bamboo, and a touch of sweet peach. It captures the essence of a spring morning spent working the fields, making it a distinct cho…

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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.