Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Midsummer vs Laura

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 3,100 ratings analysed

Marc O'Polo Midsummer

Marc O'Polo

3.6659 votes

Rank #22,061 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Laura

Laura Biagiotti

3.713,041 votes

Rank #3,703 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laura takes 6 of 7 categories.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Laura
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer1/7

Laura6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo MidsummerMarc O'Polo

LauraLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 26%Had 47%Want 28%

3.71/ 5 · 3,041 votes

Have 31%Had 53%Want 16%

Category winnerLauraRating 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

27%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,635 votes

Category winnerLauraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLaura

SillageLaura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerLauraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

floral92%

powdery84%

aquatic77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and powdery

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

WatermelonPeachLitchiGreen NotesPlumBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

FreesiaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrchidRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orchid, Freesia and Cyclamen. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

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

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,061

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#3,703

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerLauraHigher 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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Laura by Laura Biagiotti is a soft floral fragrance built around a lush, watery fruit accord. Launched in 1994, this feminine scent centers on notes of watermelon, peach, and freesia. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable choice for casual daily use in warm spring weather when you prefer something gentle and u…

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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 Laura?

Laura takes 6 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer is rated 3.66/5 from 59 votes; Laura is rated 3.71/5 from 3,041 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer for a woody and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Laura for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Laura?

Laura lasts longest (Laura 60/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Laura?

Laura projects furthest (Laura 53/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Midsummer and Laura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orchid, Freesia and Cyclamen.

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

For summer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer is the stronger pick. For winter, Laura 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 Laura?

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. Laura has top notes of Watermelon, Peach, Litchi and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.