Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man vs Scandal Pour Homme

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 701 ratings analysed

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Marc O'Polo

4.0730 votes

Rank #40,487 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Scandal Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.17671 votes

Rank #1,096 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Scandal Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man2/7

Scandal Pour Homme5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

Scandal Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

4.17/ 5 · 671 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeRating 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

58%Love

28%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

484 votes

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityScandal Pour Homme

SillageScandal Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value37

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match45%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

LemonLavenderPetitgrainBergamotTarragonBasilMint

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseViolet

Base

OakmossAmbergrisMuskClovesVetiverNutmegPatchouliCardamom

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

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%

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,096

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeHigher 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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Scandal Pour Homme is a polished, old-school fougere with a bright citrus and herb opening, a floral heart that can read more prominent than expected, and a mossy, clove-tinged dry-down. It wears like a luxury barbershop scent, refined, green, and unmistakably classic. This suits shoppers who enjoy elegant masculine p…

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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 Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes; Scandal Pour Homme is rated 4.17/5 from 671 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Scandal Pour Homme for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man or Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme lasts longest (Scandal Pour Homme 75/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man or Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme projects furthest (Scandal Pour Homme 68/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man and Scandal Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom, Violet and Basil.

Is Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man or Scandal Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Scandal Pour Homme 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 Scandal Pour Homme?

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. Scandal Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, May Rose and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris, Musk and Cloves.