Fragrance comparison

Polaris vs Sun Kissed

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Polaris

House of Cosmo

5.005 votes

Rank #38,458 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Sun Kissed

Lily of Vally

5.001 votes

Rank #47,990 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Polaris takes 2 of 2 categories.

Polaris
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sun Kissed
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Polaris2/2

Sun Kissed0/2

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): Polaris
Fragranxe ranking: Polaris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PolarisHouse of Cosmo

Sun KissedLily of Vally

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 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

woody74%

rose65%

amber56%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

aquatic74%

amber65%

warm spicy56%

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

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesGeraniumSageRosemary

Base6-8 hrs

AmbroxanAmberLabdanum

Category winnerPolarisLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,990

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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Sun Kissed by Lily of Vally opens with an immediate splash of juicy grapefruit, sparkling bergamot, and a lively kick of fresh ginger. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts into a breezy heart of cooling water notes, crushed garden rosemary, and soft geranium that feels like walking along a sunny coa…

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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 Sun Kissed?

Polaris takes 2 of 2 categories. Polaris is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Sun Kissed is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Polaris for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sun Kissed for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Polaris and Sun Kissed smell similar?

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

Is Polaris or Sun Kissed better for summer or winter?

Polaris suits daytime wear; Sun Kissed suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Polaris and Sun Kissed?

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