Fragrance comparison

Chaleur d'Animale vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Chaleur d'Animale

Animale

3.5636 votes

Rank #22,175 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

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?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chaleur d'Animale
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chaleur d'Animale3/7

Marc O'Polo Midsummer4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chaleur d'AnimaleAnimale

Marc O'Polo MidsummerMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%

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

33%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

39%Dislike

0%Hate

36 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityChaleur d'Animale

SillageChaleur d'Animale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MidsummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

rose77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageGraperfuitCassiaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumFreesiaVioletNutmegCorianderCardamomOrchid

Base

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskAmberPatchouliSandalowoodJasmineTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegOrchidFreesiaCyclamenJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Nutmeg and Orchid. 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night40

Spring25

Summer100

Fall55

Winter5

Day100

Night24

Category winnerChaleur d'AnimaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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#22,175

PerfumerLoc Dong

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#22,061

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MidsummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chaleur d'Animale opens with a sharp burst of sage, grapefruit, and cassia that hits hard before settling into a warm, spicy floral core. Loc Dong built this 2000 release around a clash of crisp geranium, nutmeg, and freesia over a heavy musk and amber base. It suits cool autumn evenings when you want an aromatic gree…

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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, Chaleur d'Animale or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer takes 4 of 7 categories. Chaleur d'Animale is rated 3.56/5 from 36 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer is rated 3.66/5 from 59 votes. Choose Chaleur d'Animale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chaleur d'Animale or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

They last about the same: Chaleur d'Animale 57/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chaleur d'Animale or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Chaleur d'Animale projects furthest (Chaleur d'Animale 59/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chaleur d'Animale and Marc O'Polo Midsummer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Nutmeg and Orchid.

Is Chaleur d'Animale or Marc O'Polo Midsummer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chaleur d'Animale and Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Chaleur d'Animale has top notes of Sage, Graperfuit, Cassia and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Freesia, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Musk and Amber. 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.