Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man vs Gentleman

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Marc O'Polo

4.0730 votes

Rank #40,487 CitrusWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Gentleman

Mahogany

4.0027 votes

Rank #31,544 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man4/7

Gentleman3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

GentlemanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

4.00/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 35%

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManRating 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

44%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

SillageMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value71

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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

Top

Sicilian LemonLavenderThujaLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

PetitgrainGeraniumBasilGalbanumCardamom

Base

VetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom and Basil. 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

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Category winnerGentlemanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,544

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGentlemanHigher 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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Gentleman by Mahogany opens with a burst of Sicilian Lemon and Lavender, settling into a green heart of Basil and Geranium before finishing on a warm base of Vetiver and Amber. Designed for men seeking an easygoing fougere, this scent offers an approachable style that is simple to enjoy during daytime wear.

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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 Gentleman?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

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

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man lasts longest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100, Gentleman 62/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man projects furthest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100, Gentleman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom and Basil.

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

For summer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Gentleman is the stronger pick. Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man suits daytime wear; Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Gentleman has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lavender, Thuja and Lime, heart notes of Petitgrain, Geranium, Basil and Galbanum, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.