Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Midsummer vs Orange Sapphire

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 244 ratings analysed

Marc O'Polo Midsummer

Marc O'Polo

3.6659 votes

Rank #22,061 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Orange Sapphire

Bath & Body Works

3.96185 votes

Rank #28,935 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orange Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Marc O'Polo Midsummer3/7

Orange Sapphire4/7

Ratings & consensus: Orange Sapphire
Community sentiment: Orange Sapphire
Longevity: Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Sillage & projection: Orange Sapphire
Value for money: Orange Sapphire
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

Orange SapphireBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 26%Had 47%Want 28%

3.96/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 41%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerOrange SapphireRating 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

48%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerOrange SapphireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMarc O'Polo Midsummer

SillageOrange Sapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value86

Category winnerOrange SapphireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

floral65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral 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

OrangeBlood OrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamotCassisPeachRaspberry

Heart

African Orange FlowerMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineFreesiaOrchid

Base

VetyverMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

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

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,061

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#28,935

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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Orange Sapphire by Bath & Body Works serves a bright, sun-drenched burst of blood orange and tart grapefruit. It transitions into a soft floral heart of jasmine and magnolia before settling onto a clean, earthy vetiver and warm musk base. Designed for casual warm-weather wear, it provides a cheerful, energetic vibe pe…

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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 Orange Sapphire?

Orange Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer is rated 3.66/5 from 59 votes; Orange Sapphire is rated 3.96/5 from 185 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Orange Sapphire for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Orange Sapphire?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer lasts longest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer 55/100, Orange Sapphire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Orange Sapphire?

Orange Sapphire projects furthest (Orange Sapphire 54/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Midsummer and Orange Sapphire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Orchid and Freesia.

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

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

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. Orange Sapphire has top notes of Orange, Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Musk and Patchouli.