Fragrance comparison

Eau d'Ivoire vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 475 ratings analysed

6 wins

Eau d'Ivoire

Pierre Balmain · 2000

3.75416 votes

Rank #7,997 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Marc O'Polo Midsummer

Marc O'Polo

3.6659 votes

Rank #22,061 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau d'Ivoire takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau d'Ivoire
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau d'Ivoire6/7

Marc O'Polo Midsummer1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau d'IvoirePierre Balmain

Marc O'Polo MidsummerMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 26%Had 47%Want 28%

Category winnerEau d'IvoireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

63%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

370 votes

20%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerEau d'IvoireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEau d'Ivoire

SillageEau d'Ivoire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEau d'IvoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

fresh61%

musky53%

citrus46%

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Wild RoseRed BerriesMandarin OrangeFreesia

Heart

RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangWisteria

Base

MuskVetiverCedarVanilla

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegOrchidFreesiaCyclamenJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Freesia, Raspberry and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night19

Spring25

Summer100

Fall55

Winter5

Day100

Night24

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MidsummerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex4

Women93

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#7,997

PerfumerDaniel Hoffmann

Launched2000

Reviews42

Overall rank#22,061

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerEau d'IvoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau d'Ivoire by Pierre Balmain is a breezy floral fruity scent tailored for warmer months. It centers on wild rose and tart red berries, creating an airy, uncomplicated profile. This fragrance settles into a soft musk and cedar base, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear, especially during spring and summe…

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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, Eau d'Ivoire or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Eau d'Ivoire takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau d'Ivoire is rated 3.75/5 from 416 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer is rated 3.66/5 from 59 votes. Choose Eau d'Ivoire for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer for a woody and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau d'Ivoire or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Eau d'Ivoire lasts longest (Eau d'Ivoire 61/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau d'Ivoire or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Eau d'Ivoire projects furthest (Eau d'Ivoire 58/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau d'Ivoire and Marc O'Polo Midsummer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Freesia, Raspberry and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Eau d'Ivoire or Marc O'Polo Midsummer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau d'Ivoire and Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Eau d'Ivoire has top notes of Wild Rose, Red Berries, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Wisteria, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar 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.