Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 vs Ablaze

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 90 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Marc O'Polo

4.1730 votes

Rank #22,359 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Ablaze

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8860 votes

Rank #16,640 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ablaze
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marc O'Polo Man 20064/7

Ablaze3/7

Ratings & consensus: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Community sentiment: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Longevity: Ablaze
Sillage & projection: Ablaze
Value for money: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Versatility: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ablaze

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo Man 2006Marc O'Polo

AblazeBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 40%Want 34%

3.88/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

33%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAblaze

SillageAblaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

musky65%

herbal56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegGingerPepperArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossSandalwoodAmber

Base5-7 hrs

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Top

PepperCardamomLemonNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarHerbal NotesGuaiac WoodLabdanumJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossSuedeSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pepper, Cedar and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Man 2006, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring43

Summer21

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night38

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#16,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAblazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 brings a clean, outdoorsy freshness built around crisp spices and dry woods. The first spray releases a lively hit of grated nutmeg, sharp black pepper, and fresh ginger that immediately clears the air. Artemisia adds a bitter green herbal edge, keeping the spice from feeling thick or syrupy. With…

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Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper, cardamom, and lemon that hits the nose with a synthetic, toy-plastic sharpness. Once the initial harshness settles, a dry heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and herbal notes takes over, anchored by a dark base of oakmoss, suede, and patcho…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Ablaze?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is rated 4.17/5 from 30 votes; Ablaze is rated 3.88/5 from 60 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Man 2006 for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ablaze for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Ablaze?

Ablaze lasts longest (Ablaze 77/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Ablaze?

Ablaze projects furthest (Ablaze 71/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Man 2006 and Ablaze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pepper, Cedar and Oakmoss.

Is Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Ablaze better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is the stronger pick. For winter, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is the stronger pick. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 suits daytime wear; Ablaze suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc O'Polo Man 2006 and Ablaze?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Ablaze has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedar, Herbal Notes, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Suede and Sandalwood.