Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Men vs Schizm

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

2 wins

Marc O'Polo Men

Marc O'Polo

4.0015 votes

Rank #38,972 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Schizm

Ayala Moriel

3.577 votes

Rank #53,750 White FloralEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc O'Polo Men takes 2 of 3 categories.

Marc O'Polo Men
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Schizm
Choose it for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc O'Polo Men2/3

Schizm1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo MenMarc O'Polo

SchizmAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 7%Had 5%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

29%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityMarc O'Polo Men

SillageSchizm

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%

white floral100%

earthy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

mossy69%

tuberose61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both citrus

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

Notes

African Orange Floweroak mossMandarin OrangeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)TuberoseBoletus edulisJasmineVirginia CedarPepper

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#53,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MenHigher 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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Schizm opens with a vivid orange note that quickly cuts through its mossy, earthy floral structure. It starts dry, green and slightly peppery, then softens into a richer white floral drydown with tuberose, jasmine and a warmer, more sensual feel. This suits wearers who enjoy contrast in a perfume and do not mind a chy…

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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 Schizm?

Marc O'Polo Men takes 2 of 3 categories. Marc O'Polo Men is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes; Schizm is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Men for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Schizm for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Men or Schizm?

Marc O'Polo Men lasts longest (Marc O'Polo Men 50/100, Schizm 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Men or Schizm?

Schizm projects furthest (Schizm 79/100, Marc O'Polo Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Men and Schizm smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.

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

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

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

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. Schizm features African Orange Flower, oak moss, Mandarin Orange, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Tuberose.