Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Men vs Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

Marc O'Polo Men

Marc O'Polo

4.0015 votes

Rank #38,972 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011

Paul Smith

4.3219 votes

Rank #33,877 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Marc O'Polo Men
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Marc O'Polo Men0/4

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 20114/4

Ratings & consensus: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011
Sillage & projection: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo MenMarc O'Polo

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011Paul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

4.32/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%

Category winnerPaul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011Rating 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

53%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011

SillagePaul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

mossy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

GrapefruitPepperCoriander

Heart

NutmegCarambola (Star Fruit)

Base

oak mossIncenseVirginia Cedar

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

Spring29

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,972

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#33,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPaul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011Higher 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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A bright summer aromatic built around sharp grapefruit, pepper and coriander, with nutmeg adding warmth and star fruit giving it a slightly juicy twist. It stays fresh and easy to wear rather than heavy. On skin, it usually dries down cleaner and woodier, with moss, cedar and a light touch of incense. If you like cris…

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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 Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 takes 4 of 4 categories. Marc O'Polo Men is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes; Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 is rated 4.32/5 from 19 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Men for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Men or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 lasts longest (Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 68/100, Marc O'Polo Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Men or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 projects furthest (Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 58/100, Marc O'Polo Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Men and Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.

Is Marc O'Polo Men or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 better for summer or winter?

Marc O'Polo Men suits daytime wear; Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc O'Polo Men and Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011?

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. Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 has top notes of Grapefruit, Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Nutmeg and Carambola (Star Fruit), a base of oak moss, Incense and Virginia Cedar.