Fragrance comparison

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #41,467 AromaticFresh Spicy

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47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Marc O'Polo

4.0730 votes

Rank #40,487 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua1/5

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Sillage & projection: Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Value for money: Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron Curve Of Dua’s AcquaThe Dua Brand

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 62%Had 0%Want 38%

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

SillageMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCitron Curve Of Dua’s AcquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonSandalwoodMignonetteWhite MuskPineapplePatchouliSea NotesCorianderAmbergrisBergamotLavender

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonCardamomVioletBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

RumRed PaprikaLavenderEgyptian Pelargonium

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanillaOakmossCedarVetiver

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring50

Summer70

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 31%Party 17%Date 13%

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#41,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citron Curve Of Dua's Acqua by The Dua Brand brings together the crisp energy of three classic masculine scents into a single bottle. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lime, Sicilian lemon, and juicy pineapple, immediately delivering a bright splash reminiscent of clean barbershop grooming. As it settles, green sa…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes. Choose Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man lasts longest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man projects furthest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua and Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Sandalwood and Lavender.

Is Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man better for summer or winter?

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua suits daytime wear; Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua and Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua features Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Sandalwood, Mignonette and White Musk. 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.