Fragrance comparison

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 125 ratings analysed

4 wins

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

Viktor&Rolf

4.0566 votes

Rank #30,066 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

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?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 20164/7

Marc O'Polo Midsummer3/7

Ratings & consensus: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Community sentiment: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Longevity: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Sillage & projection: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Value for money: Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Versatility: Marc O'Polo Midsummer
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

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Viktor&Rolf

Marc O'Polo MidsummerMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 40%

3.66/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 26%Had 47%Want 28%

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

20%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

SillageFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MidsummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGreen TeaPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

RoseOrchidRed BerriesFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodAmberPatchouliCaramelVanila

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegOrchidFreesiaCyclamenJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orchid, Red Berries and Freesia. 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

Summer48

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer100

Fall55

Winter5

Day100

Night24

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MidsummerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

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#30,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,061

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MidsummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 opens as a bright, breezy departure from the thick, sugary patchouli of the original scent. Instead of overwhelming sweetness, this summer edition launches with sharp grapefruit and crisp green tea, cutting through the heat of warm afternoons. As it settles, a clean rose and soft orchid …

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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, Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 takes 4 of 7 categories. Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 is rated 4.05/5 from 66 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer is rated 3.66/5 from 59 votes. Choose Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 lasts longest (Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 66/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 projects furthest (Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 65/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 and Marc O'Polo Midsummer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orchid, Red Berries and Freesia.

Is Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 or Marc O'Polo Midsummer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer is the stronger pick. For winter, Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 is the stronger pick. Marc O'Polo Midsummer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 and Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 has top notes of Bergamot, Green Tea, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Orchid, Red Berries and Freesia, a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber, Patchouli and Caramel. 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.