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Marc O'Polo Midsummer vs Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

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

Updated 125 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Marc O'Polo Midsummer

    Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

    Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer3/7
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 20164/7
Ratings & consensus
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Community sentiment
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Longevity
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Sillage & projection
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Value for money
Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Versatility
Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Marc O'Polo Midsummer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Marc O'Polo MidsummerMarc O'Polo
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Viktor&Rolf
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 26%Had 47%Want 28%
4.05/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 39%Had 21%Want 40%
Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
51%Like
3%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

59 votes

33%Love
52%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

SillageFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value43
Category winnerMarc O'Polo MidsummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
floral92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
rose100%
citrus92%
floral84%
sweet77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
RaspberryRed BerriesBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
NutmegOrchidFreesiaCyclamenJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base4-6 hrs
SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVanillaMusk
Top
BergamotGreen TeaPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
RoseOrchidRed BerriesFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cashmere WoodAmberPatchouliCaramelVanila
InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Bergamot, Orchid and Freesia. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Midsummer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring25
Summer100
Fall55
Winter5
Day100
Night24
Spring100
Summer48
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMarc O'Polo MidsummerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,061

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#30,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MidsummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc O'Polo Midsummer takes a refreshingly dry approach to summer fruit. It sprays on with a brisk blast of tart raspberry, bitter bergamot, and tangy red berries. You get a sharp, crisp wake-up call. Seconds later, a dry culinary kick of nutmeg cuts through the initial juice. This kitchen spice keeps the opening from…

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Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 opens as a bright, breezy departure from the thick, sugary patchouli of the original scent. Instead of overwhelming sweetness, this summer edition launches with sharp grapefruit and crisp green tea, cutting through the heat of warm afternoons. As it settles, a clean rose and soft orchid …

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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 Midsummer or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer is rated 3.66/5 from 59 votes; Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 is rated 4.05/5 from 66 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 lasts longest (Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 66/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 projects furthest (Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 65/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Midsummer and Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Bergamot, Orchid and Freesia.

Is Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer is the stronger pick. For winter, Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 is the stronger pick. Marc O'Polo Midsummer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc O'Polo Midsummer and Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer has top notes of Raspberry, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orchid, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Vanilla. Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 has top notes of Bergamot, Green Tea, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Orchid, Red Berries and Freesia, a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber, Patchouli and Caramel.

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