Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man vs On El

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Marc O'Polo

4.0730 votes

Rank #40,487 CitrusWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #17,844 FruityWoody

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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.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man4/7

On El2/7

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: Tie
Versatility: On El
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: On El

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

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

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

SillageMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match41%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

Top

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Violet and Sandalwood. 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

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerOn ElMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerOn ElHigher 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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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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 On El?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 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 On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man lasts longest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

Do Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Violet and Sandalwood.

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

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

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

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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.