Fragrance comparison

Wind Wood vs Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,156 ratings analysed

5 wins

Wind Wood

Mancera

4.051,126 votes

Rank #2,647 WoodyGreen

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36%scent match

Some overlap

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?

Wind Wood takes 5 of 8 categories.

Wind Wood
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Wind Wood5/8

Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man3/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wind WoodMancera

Marc O'Polo Midsummer ManMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,126 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

Category winnerWind WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,126 votes

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityWind Wood

SillageWind Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

powdery84%

violet77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarVetiverOakmossLeatherWhite MuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonCardamomVioletBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

RumRed PaprikaLavenderEgyptian Pelargonium

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanillaOakmossCedarVetiver

Category winnerWind WoodLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night53

Spring50

Summer70

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Midsummer ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 19%Party 14%

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#2,647

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#40,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWind WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Wind Wood hits the air with a brisk crackle of mandarin orange, pink pepper, and crushed green leaves. The opening is sharp. Within ten minutes, the citrus flash settles down. A distinct violet heart steps forward, delivering a clean, cool, slightly powdery green floral character that keeps the composition cri…

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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, Wind Wood or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Wind Wood takes 5 of 8 categories. Wind Wood is rated 4.05/5 from 1,126 votes; Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes. Choose Wind Wood for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Wind Wood or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Wind Wood lasts longest (Wind Wood 74/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wind Wood or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Projection is very close: Wind Wood 66/100, Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man 65/100 for sillage.

Do Wind Wood and Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Wind Wood or Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Wind Wood and Marc O'Polo Midsummer Man?

Wind Wood has top notes of Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Leather. 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.