Fragrance comparison

1948 vs Polaris

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

1948

Legacy

5.001 votes

Rank #44,963 AromaticAmber

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59%scent match

Closely related

Polaris

House of Cosmo

5.005 votes

Rank #37,258 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1948 takes 3 of 5 categories.

1948
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Polaris
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19483/5

Polaris2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1948
Sillage & projection: 1948
Value for money: 1948
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Polaris
Fragranxe ranking: Polaris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1948Legacy

PolarisHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity1948

Sillage1948

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value65

Category winner1948Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

woody74%

rose65%

amber56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGingerGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesGeraniumRosemarySage

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmbroxanAmber

Top20-30 mins

StardustGrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumCardamomCedarRoseSage

Base6-8+ hrs

Haitian VetiverTonka BeanAmbroxanSuede

Category winnerPolarisLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 16%Party 13%

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPolarisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1948 by Legacy delivers a crisp splash of tart grapefruit, sharp ginger, and bergamot that wakes up the senses without smelling synthetic. The opening burst feels vibrant and brisk. Within twenty minutes, breezy water notes, garden sage, and herbal rosemary take center stage, softening the initial citrus bite into a c…

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Polaris by House of Cosmo strikes a balance between sharp citrus sparkle and grounded earthiness. The initial spray delivers an electric burst of tart grapefruit and spicy ginger, accented by an airy mineral accord that mimics chilled night air. It catches your attention immediately. As the initial citrus fizz calms d…

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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, 1948 or Polaris?

1948 takes 3 of 5 categories. 1948 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Polaris is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose 1948 for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Polaris for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1948 or Polaris?

1948 lasts longest (1948 100/100, Polaris 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1948 or Polaris?

1948 projects furthest (1948 100/100, Polaris 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1948 and Polaris smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Grapefruit and Geranium.

Is 1948 or Polaris better for summer or winter?

1948 suits daytime wear; Polaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1948 and Polaris?

1948 has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Water Notes, Geranium, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Labdanum, Ambroxan and Amber. Polaris has top notes of Stardust, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Cedar and Rose, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan and Suede.