Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Marc O'Polo

4.0730 votes

Rank #40,487 CitrusWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,544 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man3/7

V/S Homme4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerV/S 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

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

SillageMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value67

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

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

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Violet and Lavender. 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

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,544

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S 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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Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring weather.

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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 V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man or V/S Homme?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man lasts longest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100, V/S Homme 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man or V/S Homme?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man projects furthest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man and V/S Homme smell similar?

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

Is Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man and V/S 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. V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.