Fragrance comparison

Polaris vs Aurora

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Polaris

Extract

5.001 votes

Rank #56,705 AquaticMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Aurora

Aurora par Charles Wong

4.007 votes

Rank #53,976 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurora takes 1 of 1 categories.

Polaris
Choose it for a aquatic and mossy character.
Aurora
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Polaris0/1

Aurora1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PolarisExtract

AuroraAurora par Charles Wong

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

mossy92%

musky84%

woody77%

fresh69%

earthy61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

woody84%

floral77%

fresh69%

mineral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aquatic, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesBambooWater Lily

Heart

Black currant leaf

Base

MuskOakmoss

Top

Water NotesFig LeafBergamotCassis

Heart

RiceBambooLotusRain Notes

Base

Sea waterOakmossMineral notesFreesiaAmber

InformationalShared notesWater Notes, Bamboo and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex17

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,976

PerfumerRichard Asfour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAuroraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Polaris by Extract is an airy, dew-kissed aquatic floral perfume that feels like standing beside a still freshwater pond at dawn. Crisp top notes of green bamboo, sheer water lily, and cool water notes create an instantly refreshing opening. As it settles, tart black currant leaf adds a crisp green snap before resting…

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Aurora by Aurora par Charles Wong is a woody aquatic fragrance for men. It opens with sharp water notes and fig leaf, settling into a heart of bamboo and rice. This light composition works best during hot summer days when you need something cooling and unobtrusive. Its marine and mineral character makes it a clean, da…

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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, Polaris or Aurora?

Aurora takes 1 of 1 categories. Polaris is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Aurora is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Polaris for a aquatic and mossy character. Choose Aurora for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Polaris and Aurora smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Water Notes, Bamboo and Oakmoss.

Is Polaris or Aurora better for summer or winter?

Aurora suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Polaris and Aurora?

Polaris has top notes of Water Notes, Bamboo and Water Lily, heart notes of Black currant leaf, a base of Musk and Oakmoss. Aurora has top notes of Water Notes, Fig Leaf, Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Rice, Bamboo, Lotus and Rain Notes, a base of Sea water, Oakmoss, Mineral notes and Freesia.