Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Midsummer vs Sexy Little Things Noir

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,345 ratings analysed

Marc O'Polo Midsummer

Marc O'Polo

3.6659 votes

Rank #22,061 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sexy Little Things Noir

Victoria's Secret

3.771,286 votes

Rank #1,645 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sexy Little Things Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sexy Little Things Noir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer2/7

Sexy Little Things Noir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo MidsummerMarc O'Polo

Sexy Little Things NoirVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 26%Had 47%Want 28%

3.77/ 5 · 1,286 votes

Have 33%Had 36%Want 30%

Category winnerSexy Little Things 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

44%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

1,259 votes

Category winnerSexy Little Things NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMarc O'Polo Midsummer

SillageSexy Little Things Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSexy Little Things NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

fresh65%

vanilla48%

powdery30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet 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

NectarinePearRed BerriesRed ApplePineappleCitrusesBergamot

Heart

VanillaBlackberryPlumOrchidJasmineCassisCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberTonka BeanMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Bergamot, Orchid 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

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

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%

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,061

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews197

Category winnerSexy Little Things 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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Victoria's Secret Sexy Little Things Noir opens with a crisp burst of juicy nectarine, ripe pear, and tart red berries. As the initial mist settles, dark plum and sweet blackberry merge with soft orchid and jasmine, creating a fruity heart with gentle warmth. The dry-down brings out comforting vanilla, warm tonka bean…

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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 Sexy Little Things Noir?

Sexy Little Things Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer is rated 3.66/5 from 59 votes; Sexy Little Things Noir is rated 3.77/5 from 1,286 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sexy Little Things Noir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Sexy Little Things Noir?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer lasts longest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer 55/100, Sexy Little Things Noir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Sexy Little Things Noir?

Projection is very close: Sexy Little Things Noir 49/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer 48/100 for sillage.

Do Marc O'Polo Midsummer and Sexy Little Things Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Bergamot, Orchid and Cyclamen.

Is Marc O'Polo Midsummer or Sexy Little Things Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer is the stronger pick. For winter, Sexy Little Things 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 Sexy Little Things 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. Sexy Little Things Noir has top notes of Nectarine, Pear, Red Berries and Red Apple, heart notes of Vanilla, Blackberry, Plum and Orchid, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woodsy Notes.