Fragrance comparison

John Richmond for Men vs Marc O'Polo Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 233 ratings analysed

5 wins

John Richmond for Men

John Richmond

3.82218 votes

Rank #8,784 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%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?

John Richmond for Men takes 5 of 6 categories.

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

John Richmond for Men5/6

Marc O'Polo Men1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

John Richmond for MenJohn Richmond

Marc O'Polo MenMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 43%Had 35%Want 21%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

Category winnerJohn Richmond for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

54%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

218 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJohn Richmond for Men

SillageJohn Richmond for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

floral100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

MelonPepperCardamomRosemary

Base6-8 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

BergamotElemi resinGingerPepper

Heart1.5-3 hrs

Apple Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

Muskoak mossAmberVirginia Cedar

Category winnerJohn Richmond for MenLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall74

Winter26

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex6

Women2

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 16%Party 11%

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#8,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#38,972

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJohn Richmond for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

John Richmond for Men delivers an energetic fresh-spicy profile driven by zesty ginger, sparkling bergamot, and sweet African orange flower. As the brisk opening settles, a juicy melon note emerges, wrapped in spicy black pepper and aromatic rosemary. This crisp heart rests on a grounding base of Virginia cedar, clean…

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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, John Richmond for Men or Marc O'Polo Men?

John Richmond for Men takes 5 of 6 categories. John Richmond for Men is rated 3.82/5 from 218 votes; Marc O'Polo Men is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose John Richmond for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Men for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, John Richmond for Men or Marc O'Polo Men?

John Richmond for Men lasts longest (John Richmond for Men 66/100, Marc O'Polo Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, John Richmond for Men or Marc O'Polo Men?

John Richmond for Men projects furthest (John Richmond for Men 61/100, Marc O'Polo Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do John Richmond for Men and Marc O'Polo Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Pepper and Virginia Cedar.

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

John Richmond for Men suits daytime wear; Marc O'Polo Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in John Richmond for Men and Marc O'Polo Men?

John Richmond for Men has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Melon, Pepper, Cardamom and Rosemary, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Amber. 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.