Fragrance comparison

Mark Birley vs Summer 14.0

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 164 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mark Birley

4.19140 votes

Rank #8,993 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Summer 14.0

Zara

4.0824 votes

Rank #21,066 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mark Birley takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mark Birley
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Summer 14.0
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mark Birley3/5

Summer 14.02/5

Ratings & consensus: Mark Birley
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 14.0
Sillage & projection: Mark Birley
Value for money: Summer 14.0
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mark Birley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mark BirleyMark Birley

Summer 14.0Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 54%Had 5%Want 41%

Category winnerMark BirleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

140 votes

50%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySummer 14.0

SillageMark Birley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerSummer 14.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

violet61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aquatic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCarrot SeedsLeather

Base2 to 4 hours

IncenseVetiverSandalwoodMuskCedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeVioletBergamotLemonApple

Heart

WatermelonGrapefruitPineappleRose

Base

SandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverWatery Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Violet. Durations are only published for Mark Birley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall47

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Spring80

Summer100

Fall30

Winter5

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men37

Unisex53

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,993

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#21,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMark BirleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mark Birley is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance created by Pierre Bourdon in 1996. It opens with an immediate burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange, providing a clean and bright introduction. As the bright citrus fades, the fragrance introduces a dry heart built around violet, earthy carrot seeds, and subtle l…

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Zara Summer 14.0 opens with a brisk, energetic burst of bergamot, lemon, and sweet mandarin orange, backed by a slice of green apple and powdery violet. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a watery heart of synthetic watermelon, tart grapefruit, and pineapple emerges to provide a refreshing aquatic fruit profile. 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, Mark Birley or Summer 14.0?

Mark Birley takes 3 of 5 categories. Mark Birley is rated 4.19/5 from 140 votes; Summer 14.0 is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Mark Birley for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Summer 14.0 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mark Birley or Summer 14.0?

Summer 14.0 lasts longest (Summer 14.0 59/100, Mark Birley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mark Birley or Summer 14.0?

Mark Birley projects furthest (Mark Birley 54/100, Summer 14.0 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mark Birley and Summer 14.0 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Violet.

Is Mark Birley or Summer 14.0 better for summer or winter?

Mark Birley suits daytime wear; Summer 14.0 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mark Birley and Summer 14.0?

Mark Birley has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Carrot Seeds and Leather, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk. Summer 14.0 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Violet, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Watermelon, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Vetiver.