Fragrance comparison

Polaris vs Stash SJP Privé

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 301 ratings analysed

Polaris

House of Cosmo

5.005 votes

Rank #38,685 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Stash SJP Privé

Sarah Jessica Parker

3.67296 votes

Rank #6,996 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Polaris
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Stash SJP Privé
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Polaris2/4

Stash SJP Privé2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PolarisHouse of Cosmo

Stash SJP PrivéSarah Jessica Parker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.67/ 5 · 296 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

18%Love

49%Like

17%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

296 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPolaris

SillagePolaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value77

Category winnerStash SJP PrivéBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

woody74%

rose65%

amber56%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

QuinceGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

SageTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

BirchMuskHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Sage and Haitian Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

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

Men4

Unisex13

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews85

Category winnerStash SJP PrivéHigher 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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Stash SJP Privé opens with juicy quince, grapefruit and a touch of pink pepper, then settles into a soft musky wood with light floral and herbal edges. It reads clean, smooth and easy to wear rather than bold. Most reviews point to a gentle, skin-close perfume that suits spring, mild weather and everyday use. Sample 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 Stash SJP Privé?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Polaris is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Stash SJP Privé is rated 3.67/5 from 296 votes. Choose Polaris for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Stash SJP Privé for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Polaris or Stash SJP Privé?

Polaris lasts longest (Polaris 72/100, Stash SJP Privé 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Polaris or Stash SJP Privé?

Polaris projects furthest (Polaris 70/100, Stash SJP Privé 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Polaris and Stash SJP Privé smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Sage and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Polaris or Stash SJP Privé better for summer or winter?

Polaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Polaris and Stash SJP Privé?

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. Stash SJP Privé has top notes of Quince, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Sage and Tunisian Orange Blossom, a base of Birch, Musk and Haitian Vetiver.