Elixir 1870 vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man takes 4 of 7 categories.
Elixir 1870Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Elixir 18702/7
Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir 1870
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
- Sillage & projection
- Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
- Value for money
- Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
- Versatility
- Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir 1870
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir 1870GranadoMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'PoloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 235 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%
Category winnerElixir 1870Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
38%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
235 votes
33%Love
53%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man
SillageMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
lavender53%
green42%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
vanilla61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sicilian LemonBasilOrange
Heart
RosemaryCardamomMyrtle
Base
PineLavender ExtractCedar
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonCardamomVioletBasil
Heart2-4 hrs
RumRed PaprikaLavenderEgyptian Pelargonium
Base5-8 hrs
SandalwoodAmberVanillaOakmossCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Basil, Cardamom and Cedar. 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer70
Fall100
Winter30
Day100
Night58
Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,025
PerfumerBenjamin Belizon
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#43,000
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerElixir 1870Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGranado Elixir 1870 opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian lemon, orange, and fresh crushed basil leaves. As the top notes settle, rosemary and spicy cardamom emerge alongside aromatic myrtle. The base anchors the herbal mix with cedarwood, lavender extract, and dry pine. It sits light and invigorating on skin during wa…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Elixir 1870 or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?
Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir 1870 is rated 4.15/5 from 235 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes. Choose Elixir 1870 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir 1870 or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?
Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man lasts longest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100, Elixir 1870 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir 1870 or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?
Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man projects furthest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100, Elixir 1870 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir 1870 and Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Basil, Cardamom and Cedar.
Is Elixir 1870 or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is the stronger pick. Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir 1870 and Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?
Elixir 1870 has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Basil and Orange, heart notes of Rosemary, Cardamom and Myrtle, a base of Pine, Lavender Extract and Cedar. 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.
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