Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man vs Essencial Elixir

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 810 ratings analysed

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Marc O'Polo

4.0730 votes

Rank #40,487 CitrusWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #23,796 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man2/7

Essencial Elixir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

Essencial ElixirNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

4.17/ 5 · 780 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerEssencial ElixirRating 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

60%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

774 votes

Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, powdery and woody

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

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom and Violet. 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

Spring37

Summer0

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%

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,796

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher 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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Natura Essencial Elixir is a woody masculine fragrance defined by a complex fusion of cognac, leather, and aromatic spices. Launched in 2017, this scent relies on a robust foundation of patchouli and cedar to deliver a grounded, sophisticated profile. It thrives in autumn and winter, serving as a reliable companion fo…

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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 Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

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

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man projects furthest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom and Violet.

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

For summer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir 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 Essencial Elixir?

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. Essencial Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Leather, Lavender, Violet and Geranium, a base of Cognac, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.