Fragrance comparison

Iceberg Homme vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 211 ratings analysed

6 wins

Iceberg Homme

Iceberg

3.74152 votes

Rank #11,892 CitrusFloral

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48%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?

Iceberg Homme takes 6 of 8 categories.

Iceberg Homme
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iceberg Homme6/8

Marc O'Polo Midsummer1/8

Ratings & consensus: Iceberg Homme
Community sentiment: Iceberg Homme
Longevity: Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Sillage & projection: Iceberg Homme
Value for money: Iceberg Homme
Versatility: Iceberg Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Iceberg Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iceberg HommeIceberg

Marc O'Polo MidsummerMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 26%Had 47%Want 28%

Category winnerIceberg HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

152 votes

20%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerIceberg HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMarc O'Polo Midsummer

SillageIceberg Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIceberg HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegOrchidFreesiaCyclamenJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVanillaMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Spring25

Summer100

Fall55

Winter5

Day100

Night24

Category winnerIceberg HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 13%Party 9%

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#11,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#22,061

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerIceberg HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iceberg Homme by Iceberg brings a classic slice of 1991 Italian perfumery straight to your skin. The opening strikes fast. A crisp shockwave of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and bitter neroli cuts through a sharp alcohol haze in seconds. Soon, soapy lavender and cool green leaves take charge. The scent feels bright, c…

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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, Iceberg Homme or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Iceberg Homme takes 6 of 8 categories. Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer is rated 3.66/5 from 59 votes. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iceberg Homme or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

They last about the same: Marc O'Polo Midsummer 55/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Iceberg Homme or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Projection is very close: Iceberg Homme 49/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 48/100 for sillage.

Do Iceberg Homme and Marc O'Polo Midsummer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Red Berries, Jasmine and Nutmeg.

Is Iceberg Homme or Marc O'Polo Midsummer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iceberg Homme and Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Iceberg Homme has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Iris, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.