Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 vs Sashka Man

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Marc O'Polo

4.1730 votes

Rank #22,359 Fresh SpicyWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

Sashka Man

M. Micallef

3.9212 votes

Rank #55,531 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Marc O'Polo Man 20063/5

Sashka Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo Man 2006Marc O'Polo

Sashka ManM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 40%Want 34%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 70%

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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySashka Man

SillageSashka Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value31

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%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

herbal77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody 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

LavenderRosemaryLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

ArtemisiaPepperPaprikaNutmeg

Base

VetiverOakmossFirPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pepper, Artemisia and Musk. 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

Spring100

Summer20

Fall60

Winter80

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#55,531

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Higher 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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Sashka Man by M. Micallef is a classic aromatic fougere that leans heavily into herbal lavender and sharp citrus. It is a mature, dry, and professional fragrance suited for office settings or formal events in cooler spring weather. The development is straightforward, moving from a bright, punchy citrus opening to a gr…

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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 Sashka Man?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 3 of 5 categories. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is rated 4.17/5 from 30 votes; Sashka Man is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Man 2006 for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sashka Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Sashka Man lasts longest (Sashka Man 65/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 59/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Sashka Man projects furthest (Sashka Man 68/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 48/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pepper, Artemisia and Musk.

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

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 suits daytime wear; Sashka Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Sashka Man has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Artemisia, Pepper, Paprika and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Fir and Patchouli.