Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man vs Attila

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Marc O'Polo

4.0730 votes

Rank #40,487 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Attila

Amigdala Sentimentals

4.5845 votes

Rank #26,105 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Attila takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Attila
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man2/7

Attila5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

AttilaAmigdala Sentimentals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

4.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 34%Had 4%Want 63%

Category winnerAttilaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

78%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerAttilaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAttila

SillageAttila

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonCardamomVioletBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

RumRed PaprikaLavenderEgyptian Pelargonium

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanillaOakmossCedarVetiver

Top

CassisPlumRed BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

OakmossLaurelsRumVioletIrisBergamotYlang YlangAmbrette

Base

VetiverPatchouliCedarCastoreumStyraxTobaccoLeatherCivet

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Rum and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer70

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Spring76

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 20%Party 10%

Men74

Unisex13

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,105

PerfumerGamze Seher Döşeyen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAttilaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man starts with an invigorating splash of Sicilian lemon, mandarin orange, and crushed green basil. A light dusting of cardamom adds aromatic snap before the composition takes an unexpected detour into kitchen spice and aged spirits. In the heart, dark rum mingles with dry red paprika and soothin…

Reviews →

Attila by Amigdala Sentimentals is a complex, woody chypre that leans heavily into darker, resinous textures. Built around a foundation of oakmoss, castoreum, and oud, it feels dense and grounded. It is a striking choice for cooler months or formal evening settings, offering significant projection and a lingering pres…

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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 Man or Attila?

Attila takes 5 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes; Attila is rated 4.58/5 from 45 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Attila for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man or Attila?

Attila lasts longest (Attila 86/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man or Attila?

Attila projects furthest (Attila 76/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man and Attila smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Rum and Oakmoss.

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

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

What are the notes in Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man and Attila?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom and Violet, heart notes of Rum, Red Paprika, Lavender and Egyptian Pelargonium, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Attila has top notes of Cassis, Plum, Red Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Oakmoss, Laurels, Rum and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar and Castoreum.