Fragrance comparison

JP vs Polaris

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

GUY FOX

4.3238 votes

Rank #14,577 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%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 5 categories.

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

JP2/5

Polaris3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JPGUY FOX

PolarisHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 59%Had 12%Want 29%

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

50%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

38 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPolaris

SillagePolaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value65

Category winnerJPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

woody74%

rose65%

amber56%

Scent match72%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GingerCardamomBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

AppleSageGeraniumRose

Base6-8 hrs

Cashmere WoodCedarVetiver

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

Summer96

Fall85

Winter33

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex18

Women4

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

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#14,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#38,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJPHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

JP opens with an invigorating flash of tart grapefruit and spicy cardamom, backed by a quick bite of grated ginger. It grabs your attention right away. As the initial citrus spray calms down, a crisp green apple and clean geranium core takes over the midsection. You also get a faint petal softness from dewy rose that …

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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, JP or Polaris?

Polaris takes 3 of 5 categories. JP is rated 4.32/5 from 38 votes; Polaris is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose JP for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Polaris for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JP or Polaris?

Polaris lasts longest (Polaris 72/100, JP 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JP or Polaris?

Polaris projects furthest (Polaris 70/100, JP 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JP and Polaris smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is JP or Polaris better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in JP and Polaris?

JP has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Apple, Sage, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Vetiver. 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.