Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Ultime vs Polaris

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,348 ratings analysed

L'Homme Ultime

Yves Saint Laurent

4.392,343 votes

Rank #553 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Polaris

House of Cosmo

5.005 votes

Rank #38,488 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Polaris takes 3 of 4 categories.

L'Homme Ultime
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic 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.

L'Homme Ultime1/4

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: L'Homme Ultime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Homme UltimeYves Saint Laurent

PolarisHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 2,343 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

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

58%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

2,343 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPolaris

SillagePolaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value65

Category winnerPolarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

rose69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

woody74%

rose65%

amber56%

Scent match79%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerGrapefruitCardamomBergamot

Heart

RoseSageGeraniumApple

Base

CedarVetiverCashmere Wood

Top20-30 mins

StardustGrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumCardamomCedarRoseSage

Base6-8+ hrs

Haitian VetiverTonka BeanAmbroxanSuede

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

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#553

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#38,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Homme UltimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime is a crisp, modern woody fragrance that builds on the clean appeal of the original L'Homme by adding a fresh floral twist. It kicks off with a bright burst of tart grapefruit, zesty ginger, and cool cardamom that wakes up the senses immediately. As the sharp citrus calms down, a clean…

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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'Homme Ultime or Polaris?

Polaris takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Homme Ultime is rated 4.39/5 from 2,343 votes; Polaris is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose L'Homme Ultime for a fresh spicy and aromatic 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, L'Homme Ultime or Polaris?

Polaris lasts longest (Polaris 72/100, L'Homme Ultime 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Ultime or Polaris?

Polaris projects furthest (Polaris 70/100, L'Homme Ultime 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Homme Ultime and Polaris smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Bergamot.

Is L'Homme Ultime or Polaris better for summer or winter?

Polaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Ultime and Polaris?

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