Fragrance comparison

Le Gemme Tygar Extrait vs Polka

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 166 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le Gemme Tygar Extrait

Bvlgari

3.88127 votes

Rank #7,737 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Polka

Primark

3.9539 votes

Rank #23,685 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Gemme Tygar Extrait takes 4 of 7 categories.

Le Gemme Tygar Extrait
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Polka
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Le Gemme Tygar Extrait4/7

Polka3/7

Ratings & consensus: Le Gemme Tygar Extrait
Community sentiment: Polka
Longevity: Le Gemme Tygar Extrait
Sillage & projection: Le Gemme Tygar Extrait
Value for money: Polka
Versatility: Polka
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Gemme Tygar Extrait

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Gemme Tygar ExtraitBvlgari

PolkaPrimark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 22%Had 1%Want 77%

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 18%

Category winnerLe Gemme Tygar ExtraitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

7%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

30%Hate

57 votes

21%Love

64%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerPolkaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLe Gemme Tygar Extrait

SillageLe Gemme Tygar Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value80

Category winnerPolkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber86%

balsamic72%

animalic58%

fresh spicy44%

fresh30%

citrus100%

floral83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitCitrusesAmberAmbergrisPeru Balsam

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Floral NotesCitrusesGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Citruses. Durations are only published for Polka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall78

Winter61

Day100

Night56

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night63

Category winnerPolkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex9

Women17

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,737

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#23,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerLe Gemme Tygar ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Gemme Tygar Extrait is Bvlgari's brighter, denser take on Tygar, built around sharp grapefruit, citrus, ambergris, amber, and Peru balsam. It opens with a clean citrus snap, then settles into a warmer mineral amber effect that can read smooth, dry, and slightly animalic. The appeal is clear if you like modern citru…

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Polka by Primark is a straightforward citrus floral fragrance built around bright citruses, bitter grapefruit, and soft floral notes. The opening delivers a crisp splash of sharp citrus zest that feels immediately clean and energetic. As the initial burst settles, the blend turns toward fresh, light petals that soften…

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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, Le Gemme Tygar Extrait or Polka?

Le Gemme Tygar Extrait takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Gemme Tygar Extrait is rated 3.88/5 from 127 votes; Polka is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes. Choose Le Gemme Tygar Extrait for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Polka for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Gemme Tygar Extrait or Polka?

Le Gemme Tygar Extrait lasts longest (Le Gemme Tygar Extrait 71/100, Polka 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Gemme Tygar Extrait or Polka?

Le Gemme Tygar Extrait projects furthest (Le Gemme Tygar Extrait 65/100, Polka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Gemme Tygar Extrait and Polka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is Le Gemme Tygar Extrait or Polka better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Gemme Tygar Extrait is the stronger pick. For winter, Polka is the stronger pick. Le Gemme Tygar Extrait suits daytime wear; Polka suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.