Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Midsummer vs Iceberg Homme

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 211 ratings analysed

Marc O'Polo Midsummer

Marc O'Polo

3.6659 votes

Rank #22,061 WoodyFloral

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48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Iceberg Homme

Iceberg

3.74152 votes

Rank #11,892 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iceberg Homme takes 6 of 8 categories.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Iceberg Homme
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer1/8

Iceberg Homme6/8

Ratings & consensus: Iceberg Homme
Community sentiment: Iceberg Homme
Longevity: Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Sillage & projection: Iceberg Homme
Value for money: Iceberg Homme
Versatility: Iceberg Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Iceberg Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo MidsummerMarc O'Polo

Iceberg HommeIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 26%Had 47%Want 28%

3.74/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerIceberg HommeRating 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

23%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerIceberg HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMarc O'Polo Midsummer

SillageIceberg Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerIceberg HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, floral and fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer100

Fall55

Winter5

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Category winnerIceberg HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 13%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,061

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#11,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerIceberg HommeHigher 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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Iceberg Homme by Iceberg brings a classic slice of 1991 Italian perfumery straight to your skin. The opening strikes fast. A crisp shockwave of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and bitter neroli cuts through a sharp alcohol haze in seconds. Soon, soapy lavender and cool green leaves take charge. The scent feels bright, c…

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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 Iceberg Homme?

Iceberg Homme takes 6 of 8 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer is rated 3.66/5 from 59 votes; Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Iceberg Homme?

They last about the same: Marc O'Polo Midsummer 55/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Iceberg Homme?

Projection is very close: Iceberg Homme 49/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 48/100 for sillage.

Do Marc O'Polo Midsummer and Iceberg Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Freesia.

Is Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Iceberg Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer is the stronger pick. For winter, Iceberg Homme is the stronger pick. Marc O'Polo Midsummer suits daytime wear; Iceberg Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc O'Polo Midsummer and Iceberg Homme?

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. Iceberg Homme has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Iris, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.