Fragrance comparison

Polaris vs Ehsas Joy

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Polaris

House of Cosmo

5.005 votes

Rank #38,458 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Ehsas Joy

Risala

5.003 votes

Rank #31,375 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ehsas Joy takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Polaris1/4

Ehsas Joy3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PolarisHouse of Cosmo

Ehsas JoyRisala

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEhsas Joy

SillagePolaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value100

Category winnerEhsas JoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

woody74%

rose65%

amber56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

amber83%

citrus74%

herbal65%

aquatic56%

Scent match60%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

AmbroxanLabdanumAmber

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

Fall50

Winter0

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%

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEhsas JoyHigher 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…

Reviews →

Ehsas Joy opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot, sharpened by a clean hit of ginger. As it settles, the watery herbal heart keeps it fresh, while ambroxan, amber and labdanum give the dry-down a smoother, warmer finish. This reads as a modern aromatic aquatic with a spicy edge rather than a soft blue freshie. It l…

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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 Ehsas Joy?

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

Which lasts longer, Polaris or Ehsas Joy?

They last about the same: Ehsas Joy 73/100, Polaris 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Polaris or Ehsas Joy?

Polaris projects furthest (Polaris 70/100, Ehsas Joy 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Polaris and Ehsas Joy smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Ginger and Geranium.

Is Polaris or Ehsas Joy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Polaris and Ehsas Joy?

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