Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Men vs Patchouli Nobile

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 321 ratings analysed

Marc O'Polo Men

Marc O'Polo

4.0015 votes

Rank #38,972 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Patchouli Nobile

Nobile 1942

4.16306 votes

Rank #2,672 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Nobile takes 4 of 5 categories.

Marc O'Polo Men
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli Nobile
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marc O'Polo Men1/5

Patchouli Nobile4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo MenMarc O'Polo

Patchouli NobileNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

4.16/ 5 · 306 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerPatchouli NobileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

306 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Nobile

SillagePatchouli Nobile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value51

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

floral100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

balsamic53%

earthy42%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotElemi resinGingerPepper

Heart1.5-3 hrs

Apple Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

Muskoak mossAmberVirginia Cedar

Top

IncensePepperAmalfi Lemon

Heart

PatchouliFrench labdanumGuaiac WoodJasmine

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanVirginia Cedaroak moss

InformationalShared notesPepper, oak moss and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night25

Spring63

Summer29

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Work 41%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men62

Unisex33

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,972

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,672

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerPatchouli NobileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Patchouli Nobile by Nobile 1942 opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, black pepper, and dry incense smoke before shifting into a rich heart of earthy patchouli, French labdanum, and guaiac wood. Designed by perfumer Marie Duchêne, this woody spicy composition avoids sweet modern gimmicks, grounding itself in Virgi…

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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, Marc O'Polo Men or Patchouli Nobile?

Patchouli Nobile takes 4 of 5 categories. Marc O'Polo Men is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes; Patchouli Nobile is rated 4.16/5 from 306 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Men for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Nobile for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Men or Patchouli Nobile?

Patchouli Nobile lasts longest (Patchouli Nobile 74/100, Marc O'Polo Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Men or Patchouli Nobile?

Patchouli Nobile projects furthest (Patchouli Nobile 59/100, Marc O'Polo Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Men and Patchouli Nobile smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pepper, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.

Is Marc O'Polo Men or Patchouli Nobile better for summer or winter?

Marc O'Polo Men suits daytime wear; Patchouli Nobile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc O'Polo Men and Patchouli Nobile?

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. Patchouli Nobile has top notes of Incense, Pepper and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, French labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.