Fragrance comparison

Eau de Fleur de Yuzu vs Polka

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 266 ratings analysed

Eau de Fleur de Yuzu

Kenzo

3.87227 votes

Rank #32,107 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Polka

Primark

3.9539 votes

Rank #23,685 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Polka takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau de Fleur de Yuzu
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Polka
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau de Fleur de Yuzu1/7

Polka6/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Fleur de Yuzu
Community sentiment: Polka
Longevity: Polka
Sillage & projection: Polka
Value for money: Polka
Versatility: Polka
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Polka

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de Fleur de YuzuKenzo

PolkaPrimark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 38%Had 32%Want 31%

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 18%

Category winnerEau de Fleur de YuzuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

21%Love

64%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerPolkaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPolka

SillagePolka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value80

Category winnerPolkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

floral83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesGrapefruitGreen Notes

Heart

YuzuFloral NotesFruity Notes

Base

Musk

Notes

Floral NotesCitrusesGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Grapefruit and Floral Notes. Durations are only published for Polka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night63

Category winnerPolkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,107

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPolkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Francis Kurkdjian crafted Eau de Fleur de Yuzu for Kenzo in 2010 as a clean, bright citrus floral. It opens with tart grapefruit, sharp citruses, and watery green notes that instantly wake up the senses. As the top flash settles, Japanese yuzu takes center stage alongside soft floral notes and subtle fruity undertones…

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Polka by Primark is a straightforward citrus floral fragrance built around bright citruses, bitter grapefruit, and soft floral notes. The opening delivers a crisp splash of sharp citrus zest that feels immediately clean and energetic. As the initial burst settles, the blend turns toward fresh, light petals that soften…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Fleur de Yuzu or Polka?

Polka takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau de Fleur de Yuzu is rated 3.87/5 from 227 votes; Polka is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes. Choose Eau de Fleur de Yuzu for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Polka for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Fleur de Yuzu or Polka?

Polka lasts longest (Polka 58/100, Eau de Fleur de Yuzu 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Fleur de Yuzu or Polka?

Polka projects furthest (Polka 60/100, Eau de Fleur de Yuzu 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Fleur de Yuzu and Polka smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Grapefruit and Floral Notes.

Is Eau de Fleur de Yuzu or Polka better for summer or winter?

For summer, Polka is the stronger pick. For winter, Polka is the stronger pick. Polka suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Fleur de Yuzu and Polka?

Eau de Fleur de Yuzu has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit and Green Notes, heart notes of Yuzu, Floral Notes and Fruity Notes, a base of Musk. Polka features Floral Notes, Citruses and Grapefruit.