Fragrance comparison

Liyali Al Hilmiya vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #49,679 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Marc O'Polo

4.0730 votes

Rank #40,487 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonCardamomVioletBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

RumRed PaprikaLavenderEgyptian Pelargonium

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanillaOakmossCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Violet and Vanilla. 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer70

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

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#49,679

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liyali Al Hilmiya is a complex aromatic spicy fragrance for men that blends classic Mediterranean herbs with dark, rich base notes. A heavy dose of fresh rosemary and sharp lavender cuts through a deep background of leather and vetiver, creating an old-school barbershop clean with a dense, resinous dry-down. It suits …

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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, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Projection is very close: Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100 for sillage.

Do Liyali Al Hilmiya and Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Violet and Vanilla.

Is Liyali Al Hilmiya or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Liyali Al Hilmiya and Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Liyali Al Hilmiya has top notes of Raspberry, Fruity Notes, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Labdanum, Amber and Sandalowood. 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.