Fragrance comparison

Gris Polaire vs I'm Fio Watermarin

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gris Polaire

Élixir Privé

4.119 votes

Rank #50,836 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

I'm Fio Watermarin

Pupa

4.502 votes

Rank #52,577 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gris Polaire takes 4 of 4 categories.

Gris Polaire
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
I'm Fio Watermarin
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gris Polaire4/4

I'm Fio Watermarin0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gris PolaireÉlixir Privé

I'm Fio WatermarinPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 24%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityGris Polaire

SillageGris Polaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGris PolaireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

violet77%

fresh69%

amber61%

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh72%

woody58%

aromatic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletStrawberryJasmine

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

AmberVanillaSandalwoodAldehydesGrapefruitWhite MuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

CitronKumquatGingerKiwi

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and White Musk. Durations are only published for I'm Fio Watermarin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex11

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,836

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGris PolaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gris Polaire by Élixir Privé is a powdery, floral-woody fragrance built around soft violet petals, sweet strawberry, and crisp aldehydes. It opens with an airy burst of fresh jasmine and ripe red fruit before settling into a velvety heart of iris and lily of the valley. As it warms on the skin, smooth sandalwood, clea…

Reviews →

Pupa launched I'm Fio Watermarin as a lively splash of Mediterranean fruit and airy petals. A sharp burst of tart citron and tangy kumquat greets the nose first, accompanied by the prickly zest of fresh ginger and pulpy kiwi. It feels brisk. The opening sharp alcohol lift settles within three minutes into a dewy bouqu…

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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, Gris Polaire or I'm Fio Watermarin?

Gris Polaire takes 4 of 4 categories. Gris Polaire is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; I'm Fio Watermarin is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gris Polaire for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose I'm Fio Watermarin for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gris Polaire or I'm Fio Watermarin?

Gris Polaire lasts longest (Gris Polaire 74/100, I'm Fio Watermarin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gris Polaire or I'm Fio Watermarin?

Gris Polaire projects furthest (Gris Polaire 68/100, I'm Fio Watermarin 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gris Polaire and I'm Fio Watermarin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and White Musk.

Is Gris Polaire or I'm Fio Watermarin better for summer or winter?

Gris Polaire suits daytime wear; I'm Fio Watermarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gris Polaire and I'm Fio Watermarin?

Gris Polaire has top notes of Violet, Strawberry and Jasmine, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Aldehydes. I'm Fio Watermarin has top notes of Citron, Kumquat, Ginger and Kiwi, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and White Musk.