Fragrance comparison

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon vs Polaris

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon

Issey Miyake

4.03156 votes

Rank #27,027 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Polaris

House of Cosmo

5.005 votes

Rank #38,458 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Polaris
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon2/4

Polaris2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Polaris
Sillage & projection: Polaris
Value for money: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of LagoonIssey Miyake

PolarisHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 36%

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

37%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

156 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPolaris

SillagePolaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value65

Category winnerL'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of LagoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

marine65%

musky56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

woody74%

rose65%

amber56%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLimeGingerCardamom

Heart

Sea NotesCypressGalbanumGeranium

Base

AmbroxanCedarMuskVetiver

Top20-30 mins

StardustGrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumCardamomCedarRoseSage

Base6-8+ hrs

Haitian VetiverTonka BeanAmbroxanSuede

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Ginger, Cardamom and Geranium. Durations are only published for Polaris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer100

Fall15

Winter2

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

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#27,027

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of LagoonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon opens with tart grapefruit and sharp lime balanced by warm cardamom. As the fragrance settles, dry cypress and salty sea notes create a crisp, green oceanic character on skin. Built for high summer heat, it gives a mineral aquatic feel backed by clean cedar and amb…

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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, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon or Polaris?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon is rated 4.03/5 from 156 votes; Polaris is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Polaris for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon or Polaris?

Polaris lasts longest (Polaris 72/100, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon or Polaris?

Polaris projects furthest (Polaris 70/100, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon and Polaris smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Ginger, Cardamom and Geranium.

Is L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon or Polaris better for summer or winter?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon suits daytime wear; Polaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon and Polaris?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cypress, Galbanum and Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Cedar, Musk 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.