Fragrance comparison

Gris Polaire vs Upscape

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gris Polaire

Élixir Privé

4.119 votes

Rank #54,042 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #71,434 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gris Polaire takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gris Polaire
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gris Polaire2/3

Upscape1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Upscape
Sillage & projection: Gris Polaire
Value for money: Not scored
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

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

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

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillageGris Polaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

violet77%

fresh69%

amber61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and white floral

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

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

InformationalShared notesViolet, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber. Durations are only published for Upscape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex11

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,042

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,434

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…

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Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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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, Gris Polaire or Upscape?

Gris Polaire takes 2 of 3 categories. Gris Polaire is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gris Polaire for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gris Polaire or Upscape?

Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, Gris Polaire 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gris Polaire or Upscape?

Gris Polaire projects furthest (Gris Polaire 68/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gris Polaire and Upscape smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.

Is Gris Polaire or Upscape better for summer or winter?

Gris Polaire suits daytime wear; Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gris Polaire and Upscape?

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. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.