Fragrance comparison

al01 vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 220 ratings analysed

5 wins

al01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.43161 votes

Rank #14,085 FruityGreen

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Marc O'Polo Midsummer

Marc O'Polo

3.6659 votes

Rank #22,061 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al01 takes 5 of 7 categories.

al01
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

al015/7

Marc O'Polo Midsummer2/7

Ratings & consensus: Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Community sentiment: Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Longevity: al01
Sillage & projection: al01
Value for money: al01
Versatility: al01
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: al01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

al01biehl parfumkunstwerke

Marc O'Polo MidsummerMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

3.66/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 26%Had 47%Want 28%

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MidsummerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

110 votes

20%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MidsummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevityal01

Sillageal01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winneral01Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GalbanumPineapplePeachRaspberryBlack CurrantBasilBergamot

Heart

NarcissusVioletOrchidAfrican Orange FlowerFreesiaGardeniaYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

IrisOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegOrchidFreesiaCyclamenJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Orchid and Freesia. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Midsummer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall46

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Spring25

Summer100

Fall55

Winter5

Day100

Night24

Category winneral01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,085

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#22,061

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winneral01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

al01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral fragrance for women and men. al01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach, Raspberry, Black Currant, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Narcissus, Violet, Orchid, African Orange Flower, Freesia, Garde…

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Marc O'Polo Midsummer takes a refreshingly dry approach to summer fruit. It sprays on with a brisk blast of tart raspberry, bitter bergamot, and tangy red berries. You get a sharp, crisp wake-up call. Seconds later, a dry culinary kick of nutmeg cuts through the initial juice. This kitchen spice keeps the opening from…

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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, al01 or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

al01 takes 5 of 7 categories. al01 is rated 3.43/5 from 161 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer is rated 3.66/5 from 59 votes. Choose al01 for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, al01 or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

al01 lasts longest (al01 70/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, al01 or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

al01 projects furthest (al01 57/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do al01 and Marc O'Polo Midsummer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Orchid and Freesia.

Is al01 or Marc O'Polo Midsummer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer is the stronger pick. For winter, al01 is the stronger pick. al01 suits daytime wear; Marc O'Polo Midsummer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in al01 and Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

al01 has top notes of Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Narcissus, Violet, Orchid and African Orange Flower, a base of Iris, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver. Marc O'Polo Midsummer has top notes of Raspberry, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orchid, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Vanilla.