Fragrance comparison

Laura vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 3,100 ratings analysed

6 wins

Laura

Laura Biagiotti

3.713,041 votes

Rank #3,703 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Marc O'Polo Midsummer

Marc O'Polo

3.6659 votes

Rank #22,061 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laura takes 6 of 7 categories.

Laura
Choose it for a fruity and floral 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 versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Laura6/7

Marc O'Polo Midsummer1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LauraLaura Biagiotti

Marc O'Polo MidsummerMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 3,041 votes

Have 31%Had 53%Want 16%

3.66/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 26%Had 47%Want 28%

Category winnerLauraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,635 votes

20%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerLauraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLaura

SillageLaura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLauraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

powdery84%

aquatic77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonPeachLitchiGreen NotesPlumBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

FreesiaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrchidRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmberVetiver

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegOrchidFreesiaCyclamenJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer100

Fall55

Winter5

Day100

Night24

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MidsummerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

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#3,703

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#22,061

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLauraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laura by Laura Biagiotti is a soft floral fragrance built around a lush, watery fruit accord. Launched in 1994, this feminine scent centers on notes of watermelon, peach, and freesia. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable choice for casual daily use in warm spring weather when you prefer something gentle and u…

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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, Laura or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Laura takes 6 of 7 categories. Laura is rated 3.71/5 from 3,041 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer is rated 3.66/5 from 59 votes. Choose Laura for a fruity and floral 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 versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Laura or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Laura lasts longest (Laura 60/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laura or Marc O'Polo Midsummer?

Laura projects furthest (Laura 53/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laura and Marc O'Polo Midsummer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley.

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

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

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

Laura has top notes of Watermelon, Peach, Litchi and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.