Fragrance comparison

Hayati vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #35,121 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%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.

Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hayati2/5

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HayatiNabeel

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

24 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ 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 value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonCardamomVioletBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

RumRed PaprikaLavenderEgyptian Pelargonium

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanillaOakmossCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Violet, Mandarin Orange 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 season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring50

Summer70

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#35,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHayatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hayati opens as a dark rose with fruity lift, more blackcurrant and raspberry than syrupy jam. Wearer feedback points to a balanced fruit and flower profile, then a woody, musky dry-down that keeps the scent from feeling overly sweet. It suits someone who enjoys a richer Middle Eastern rose style without harsh oud fun…

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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…

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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, Hayati or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayati or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man lasts longest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayati or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man projects furthest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayati and Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Cedar.

Is Hayati or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man better for summer or winter?

Hayati suits daytime wear; Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayati and Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Hayati has top notes of Rose, Raspberry, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cedar, Magnolia and Cashmere Wood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk, Sandalwood and Precious Woods. 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.