Fragrance comparison

Attila vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

5 wins

Attila

Amigdala Sentimentals

4.5845 votes

Rank #26,105 WoodyAromatic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Marc O'Polo

4.0730 votes

Rank #40,487 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Attila takes 5 of 7 categories.

Attila
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Attila5/7

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AttilaAmigdala Sentimentals

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 34%Had 4%Want 63%

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

Category winnerAttilaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerAttilaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAttila

SillageAttila

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CassisPlumRed BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

OakmossLaurelsRumVioletIrisBergamotYlang YlangAmbrette

Base

VetiverPatchouliCedarCastoreumStyraxTobaccoLeatherCivet

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonCardamomVioletBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

RumRed PaprikaLavenderEgyptian Pelargonium

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanillaOakmossCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Oakmoss, Rum and Violet. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer70

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex13

Women13

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,105

PerfumerGamze Seher Döşeyen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAttilaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Attila by Amigdala Sentimentals is a complex, woody chypre that leans heavily into darker, resinous textures. Built around a foundation of oakmoss, castoreum, and oud, it feels dense and grounded. It is a striking choice for cooler months or formal evening settings, offering significant projection and a lingering pres…

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Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man starts with an invigorating splash of Sicilian lemon, mandarin orange, and crushed green basil. A light dusting of cardamom adds aromatic snap before the composition takes an unexpected detour into kitchen spice and aged spirits. In the heart, dark rum mingles with dry red paprika and soothin…

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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, Attila or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Attila takes 5 of 7 categories. Attila is rated 4.58/5 from 45 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes. Choose Attila for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Attila or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Attila lasts longest (Attila 86/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Attila or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Attila projects furthest (Attila 76/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Attila and Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Oakmoss, Rum and Violet.

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

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

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

Attila has top notes of Cassis, Plum, Red Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Oakmoss, Laurels, Rum and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar and Castoreum. Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom and Violet, heart notes of Rum, Red Paprika, Lavender and Egyptian Pelargonium, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Oakmoss.