Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man vs Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Marc O'Polo

4.0730 votes

Rank #40,487 CitrusWoody

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #41,467 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man3/5

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Sillage & projection: Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Value for money: Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

Citron Curve Of Dua’s AcquaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 62%Had 0%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

SillageMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value67

Category winnerCitron Curve Of Dua’s AcquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonSandalwoodMignonetteWhite MuskPineapplePatchouliSea NotesCorianderAmbergrisBergamotLavender

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer70

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 31%Party 17%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManHigher 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…

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Citron Curve Of Dua's Acqua by The Dua Brand brings together the crisp energy of three classic masculine scents into a single bottle. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lime, Sicilian lemon, and juicy pineapple, immediately delivering a bright splash reminiscent of clean barbershop grooming. As it settles, green sa…

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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 Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes; Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man or Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man lasts longest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man or Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man projects furthest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man and Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Lavender and Sandalwood.

Is Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man or Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua better for summer or winter?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man suits daytime wear; Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man and Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua?

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. Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua features Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Sandalwood, Mignonette and White Musk.