Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man vs Men

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Marc O'Polo

4.0730 votes

Rank #40,487 CitrusWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Men

O Boticário

3.68161 votes

Rank #28,727 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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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.
Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man4/7

Men3/7

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: Men
Versatility: Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

MenO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

3.68/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%

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

14%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

161 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

SillageMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy 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

Watery NotesLimeBergamotSicilian LemonBlack and Pink PepperSpicesCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletBasilGeraniumNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherRock roseOakmossMuskAmberLabdanumSandalwoodCoumarin

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Cardamom, Violet 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

Spring100

Summer74

Fall71

Winter26

Day100

Night34

Category winnerMenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,727

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMenHigher 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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Men by O Boticário is a straightforward, refreshing daily fragrance built around bright citrus, clean aromatics, and grounded woods. The scent opens with an energetic splash of tart lime, Sicilian lemon, and crisp watery notes, sharpened by a pinch of crushed black pepper. As the initial citrus burst settles, gentle l…

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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 Men?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes; Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 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 Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man lasts longest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100, Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man projects furthest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100, Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom, Violet and Basil.

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

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

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

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. Men has top notes of Watery Notes, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Basil and Geranium, a base of Leather, Rock rose, Oakmoss and Musk.