Fragrance comparison

Luxor Summer vs Polka

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 118 ratings analysed

Luxor Summer

Alexandria Fragrances

3.6179 votes

Rank #36,490 CitrusWoody

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Polka

Primark

3.9539 votes

Rank #23,685 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Luxor Summer
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Polka
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Luxor Summer2/4

Polka2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luxor SummerAlexandria Fragrances

PolkaPrimark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 79 votes

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 18%

Category winnerPolkaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

21%Love

64%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLuxor Summer

SillageLuxor Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value80

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

coffee84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

floral83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesGrapefruit

Heart

SandalwoodGuaiac Wood

Base

CoffeeVanillaAmbergrisMusk

Notes

Floral NotesCitrusesGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Polka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,490

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#23,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPolkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luxor Summer pairs a bright grapefruit and citrus opening with dry woods, then settles into a softer trail of coffee, vanilla, musk and ambergris. It reads like a warm-weather woody aromatic with a slightly creamy, lightly powdery finish. If you like fresh scents with more texture than a simple citrus cologne, this is…

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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, Luxor Summer or Polka?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Luxor Summer is rated 3.61/5 from 79 votes; Polka is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes. Choose Luxor Summer for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Polka for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luxor Summer or Polka?

Luxor Summer lasts longest (Luxor Summer 80/100, Polka 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luxor Summer or Polka?

Luxor Summer projects furthest (Luxor Summer 75/100, Polka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luxor Summer and Polka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses and Grapefruit.

Is Luxor Summer or Polka better for summer or winter?

Polka suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luxor Summer and Polka?

Luxor Summer has top notes of Citruses and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood, a base of Coffee, Vanilla, Ambergris and Musk. Polka features Floral Notes, Citruses and Grapefruit.