Fragrance comparison

Carlo Corinto Rouge vs Marc O'Polo Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carlo Corinto Rouge

Carlo Corinto

4.0864 votes

Rank #30,505 Fresh SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Marc O'Polo Men

Marc O'Polo

4.0015 votes

Rank #39,007 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carlo Corinto Rouge takes 4 of 5 categories.

Carlo Corinto Rouge
Choose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marc O'Polo Men
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carlo Corinto Rouge4/5

Marc O'Polo Men1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carlo Corinto RougeCarlo Corinto

Marc O'Polo MenMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

Category winnerCarlo Corinto RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

27%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCarlo Corinto Rouge

SillageCarlo Corinto Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

lavender88%

woody77%

mossy65%

earthy53%

aromatic42%

floral100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lavenderoak moss

Heart

PepperNutmegGranny Smith apple

Base

Virginia CedarAmberVanille

Top15-30 mins

BergamotElemi resinGingerPepper

Heart1.5-3 hrs

Apple Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

Muskoak mossAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesoak moss, Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall87

Winter55

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Work 41%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,007

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCarlo Corinto RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carlo Corinto Rouge by Carlo Corinto is a Aromatic Green fragrance for men. Carlo Corinto Rouge was launched in 1997. Top notes are Lavender and oak moss; middle notes are Pepper, Nutmeg and Granny Smith apple; base notes are Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille. It opens with Lavender, oak moss. The heart moves into Pep…

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Marc O'Polo Men opens with an energetic burst of sunny Italian bergamot, peppery elemi resin, and freshly grated ginger. The spicy lift is immediate. It wakes up your senses without stinging your nose. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into an airy apple blossom note that adds a clean, garden-fresh …

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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, Carlo Corinto Rouge or Marc O'Polo Men?

Carlo Corinto Rouge takes 4 of 5 categories. Carlo Corinto Rouge is rated 4.08/5 from 64 votes; Marc O'Polo Men is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Carlo Corinto Rouge for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Men for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carlo Corinto Rouge or Marc O'Polo Men?

Carlo Corinto Rouge lasts longest (Carlo Corinto Rouge 63/100, Marc O'Polo Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carlo Corinto Rouge or Marc O'Polo Men?

Carlo Corinto Rouge projects furthest (Carlo Corinto Rouge 58/100, Marc O'Polo Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carlo Corinto Rouge and Marc O'Polo Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include oak moss, Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Amber.

Is Carlo Corinto Rouge or Marc O'Polo Men better for summer or winter?

Carlo Corinto Rouge suits daytime wear; Marc O'Polo Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carlo Corinto Rouge and Marc O'Polo Men?

Carlo Corinto Rouge has top notes of Lavender and oak moss, heart notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Granny Smith apple, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille. Marc O'Polo Men has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin, Ginger and Pepper, heart notes of Apple Blossom, a base of Musk, oak moss, Amber and Virginia Cedar.