Fragrance comparison

Hôtel de Ville 193 vs Polaris

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

Hôtel de Ville 193

O.U.i Original Unique Individual

4.17137 votes

Rank #27,227 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Polaris

House of Cosmo

5.005 votes

Rank #38,458 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Polaris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hôtel de Ville 193
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Polaris
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hôtel de Ville 1931/4

Polaris3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Polaris
Sillage & projection: Polaris
Value for money: Polaris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hôtel de Ville 193

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hôtel de Ville 193O.U.i Original Unique Individual

PolarisHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 55%Had 14%Want 31%

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

51%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

137 votes

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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPolaris

SillagePolaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value65

Category winnerPolarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

patchouli50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

woody74%

rose65%

amber56%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

SageBlack PepperGeranium

Base

PatchouliHaitian VetiverCedar

Top20-30 mins

StardustGrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumCardamomCedarRoseSage

Base6-8+ hrs

Haitian VetiverTonka BeanAmbroxanSuede

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Sage. Durations are only published for Polaris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

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#27,227

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHôtel de Ville 193Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hôtel de Ville 193 by O.U.i Original Unique Individual opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit and sunny bergamot, quickly backed by a cool dash of green cardamom. As the initial citrus settles, the heart reveals an aromatic blend of garden sage, black pepper, and clean geranium that smells like a freshly pressed …

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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, Hôtel de Ville 193 or Polaris?

Polaris takes 3 of 4 categories. Hôtel de Ville 193 is rated 4.17/5 from 137 votes; Polaris is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Hôtel de Ville 193 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Polaris for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hôtel de Ville 193 or Polaris?

Polaris lasts longest (Polaris 72/100, Hôtel de Ville 193 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hôtel de Ville 193 or Polaris?

Polaris projects furthest (Polaris 70/100, Hôtel de Ville 193 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hôtel de Ville 193 and Polaris smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Sage.

Is Hôtel de Ville 193 or Polaris better for summer or winter?

Polaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hôtel de Ville 193 and Polaris?

Hôtel de Ville 193 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and Cedar. 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.