Fragrance comparison

Polaris vs Amberoxan

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Polaris

House of Cosmo

5.005 votes

Rank #38,458 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Amberoxan

Magister Collection

5.001 votes

Rank #44,655 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amberoxan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Polaris
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amberoxan
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Polaris1/4

Amberoxan3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PolarisHouse of Cosmo

AmberoxanMagister Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

5.00/ 5 · 1 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

5 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAmberoxan

SillageAmberoxan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAmberoxanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

woody74%

rose65%

amber56%

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

musky61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

StardustGrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumCardamomCedarRoseSage

Base6-8+ hrs

Haitian VetiverTonka BeanAmbroxanSuede

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart

Water NotesGeraniumRosemarySage

Base

LabdanumAmbroxanAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 19%Party 14%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPolarisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Amberoxan by Magister Collection offers a crisp twist on clean ocean air. It starts with a sharp bite of grapefruit and warm ginger before settling into herbaceous sage and dry ambroxan. This scent works best for casual weekend wear in warm weather when you want a clean, refreshing aura that stays noticeable without f…

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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, Polaris or Amberoxan?

Amberoxan takes 3 of 4 categories. Polaris is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Amberoxan is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Polaris for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amberoxan for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Polaris or Amberoxan?

Amberoxan lasts longest (Amberoxan 100/100, Polaris 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Polaris or Amberoxan?

Amberoxan projects furthest (Amberoxan 100/100, Polaris 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Polaris and Amberoxan smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Ginger and Geranium.

Is Polaris or Amberoxan better for summer or winter?

Polaris suits daytime wear; Amberoxan suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Polaris and Amberoxan?

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. Amberoxan has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Water Notes, Geranium, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Labdanum, Ambroxan and Amber.