Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Midsummer vs Rose Noir

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,755 ratings analysed

Marc O'Polo Midsummer

Marc O'Polo

3.6659 votes

Rank #22,061 WoodyFloral

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26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Rose Noir

Byredo

3.761,696 votes

Rank #2,203 RoseMossy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rose Noir
Choose it for a rose and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer2/7

Rose Noir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo MidsummerMarc O'Polo

Rose NoirByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 26%Had 47%Want 28%

3.76/ 5 · 1,696 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerRose NoirRating 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

40%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

1,455 votes

Category winnerRose NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRose Noir

SillageRose Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value35

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%

mossy91%

floral83%

musky74%

earthy65%

citrus56%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both floral

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

GrapefruitFreesiaRed BerriesCardamom

Heart

Damask RoseLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberryJasmineViolet

Base

MossMuskLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Red Berries, Freesia and Jasmine. 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

Winter77

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%

Men3

Unisex40

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,061

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,203

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews196

Category winnerRose NoirHigher 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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Rose Noir is a moody, unisex floral that moves beyond typical garden scents. It opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and cardamom before settling into a deep, earthy Damask rose. Perfect for cool autumn evenings, this fragrance offers a sophisticated, slightly gothic profile for those who find traditional rose scent…

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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 Rose Noir?

Rose Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer is rated 3.66/5 from 59 votes; Rose Noir is rated 3.76/5 from 1,696 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rose Noir for a rose and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Rose Noir?

Rose Noir lasts longest (Rose Noir 69/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Rose Noir?

Rose Noir projects furthest (Rose Noir 61/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Midsummer and Rose Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Red Berries, Freesia and Jasmine.

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

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

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. Rose Noir has top notes of Grapefruit, Freesia, Red Berries and Cardamom, heart notes of Damask Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Musk, Labdanum and Patchouli.