Fragrance comparison

Amaze Me vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Amaze Me

Union J

3.333 votes

Rank #64,025 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Marc O'Polo Midsummer

Marc O'Polo

3.6659 votes

Rank #22,630 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer takes 1 of 2 categories.

Amaze Me
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amaze Me0/2

Marc O'Polo Midsummer1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amaze MeUnion J

Marc O'Polo MidsummerMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 26%Had 47%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

20%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky91%

patchouli83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

floral56%

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumRed BerriesBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineNeroliCyclamen

Base4-6 hrs

MuskPatchouliVanilla

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegOrchidFreesiaCyclamenJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVanillaMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring25

Summer100

Fall55

Winter5

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 25%Date 21%Party 16%

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#64,025

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,630

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MidsummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Union J launched Amaze Me in 2014 for young pop enthusiasts. Plum hits first. The initial spray delivers tart purple plum, bright bergamot, and juicy red berries that sparkle with sugary teenage energy. It wakes you up. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruit settles into creamy jasmine petals, green neroli, and sweet c…

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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, Amaze Me or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer takes 1 of 2 categories. Amaze Me is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer is rated 3.66/5 from 59 votes. Choose Amaze Me for a white floral and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Amaze Me and Marc O'Polo Midsummer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Bergamot, Jasmine and Cyclamen.

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

Amaze Me suits daytime wear; Marc O'Polo Midsummer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Amaze Me has top notes of Plum, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla. 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.