Fragrance comparison

Pour Monsieur vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,669 ratings analysed

Pour Monsieur

Chanel

4.272,639 votes

Rank #27,299 AromaticCitrus

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48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Marc O'Polo

4.0730 votes

Rank #40,487 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man takes 5 of 8 categories.

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

Pour Monsieur3/8

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man5/8

Ratings & consensus: Pour Monsieur
Community sentiment: Pour Monsieur
Longevity: Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Sillage & projection: Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Value for money: Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Versatility: Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Note pyramid (duration): Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Fragranxe ranking: Pour Monsieur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pour MonsieurChanel

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 2,639 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

Category winnerPour MonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

2,639 votes

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerPour MonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

SillageMarc O'Polo Midsummer Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match48%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

Sicilian LemonPetitgrainNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomGingerCorianderBasil

Base4-6 hrs

OakmossVetiverCedar

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonCardamomVioletBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

RumRed PaprikaLavenderEgyptian Pelargonium

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanillaOakmossCedarVetiver

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night36

Spring50

Summer70

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,299

PerfumerHenri Robert

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPour MonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Pour Monsieur is a benchmark citrus chypre that cuts straight through the noise. It bursts open with an invigorating rush of sharp Sicilian lemon and green petitgrain. A momentary alcohol bite clears in three minutes flat. Cardamom and spicy coriander warm the heart without suffocating the freshness. Then the r…

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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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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, Pour Monsieur or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man takes 5 of 8 categories. Pour Monsieur is rated 4.27/5 from 2,639 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes. Choose Pour Monsieur for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man lasts longest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100, Pour Monsieur 58/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man projects furthest (Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100, Pour Monsieur 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom, Basil and Oakmoss.

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

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

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

Pour Monsieur has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Petitgrain and Neroli, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Coriander and Basil, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar. 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.