Fragrance comparison

Flamboyant vs Marc O'Polo Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 328 ratings analysed

4 wins

Flamboyant

Oriflame

3.77313 votes

Rank #11,540 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Marc O'Polo Men

Marc O'Polo

4.0015 votes

Rank #38,972 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flamboyant takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Flamboyant4/5

Marc O'Polo Men1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlamboyantOriflame

Marc O'Polo MenMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 313 votes

Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

Category winnerFlamboyantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

313 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFlamboyant

SillageFlamboyant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

warm spicy72%

aromatic58%

woody44%

powdery30%

floral100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeAmalfi LemonGrapefruitLimeBergamot

Heart

PepperBay LeafCardamomNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodMuskoak mossVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

BergamotElemi resinGingerPepper

Heart1.5-3 hrs

Apple Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

Muskoak mossAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Musk and oak moss. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

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#11,540

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#38,972

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFlamboyantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flamboyant by Oriflame opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and lime that immediately cuts through the air. Francoise Caron constructed this 2010 eau de toilette to transition rapidly from bright citrus into a heavy, aromatic heart dominated by crushed black pepper, cardamom, and bay leaf…

Reviews →

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, Flamboyant or Marc O'Polo Men?

Flamboyant takes 4 of 5 categories. Flamboyant is rated 3.77/5 from 313 votes; Marc O'Polo Men is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Flamboyant for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Marc O'Polo Men for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flamboyant or Marc O'Polo Men?

Flamboyant lasts longest (Flamboyant 58/100, Marc O'Polo Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flamboyant or Marc O'Polo Men?

Projection is very close: Flamboyant 53/100, Marc O'Polo Men 52/100 for sillage.

Do Flamboyant and Marc O'Polo Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Musk and oak moss.

Is Flamboyant or Marc O'Polo Men better for summer or winter?

Marc O'Polo Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flamboyant and Marc O'Polo Men?

Flamboyant has top notes of Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Pepper, Bay Leaf, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar. 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.