Fragrance comparison

Polka vs Bogart Story Blue

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 176 ratings analysed

Polka

Primark

3.9539 votes

Rank #23,685 CitrusFloral

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48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bogart Story Blue

Jacques Bogart

3.69137 votes

Rank #9,263 CitrusAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bogart Story Blue takes 4 of 7 categories.

Polka
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bogart Story Blue
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Polka3/7

Bogart Story Blue4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PolkaPrimark

Bogart Story BlueJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 18%

3.69/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 45%Had 19%Want 35%

Category winnerPolkaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

64%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

24%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

137 votes

Category winnerPolkaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBogart Story Blue

SillageBogart Story Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value90

Category winnerBogart Story BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

aquatic83%

green65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesCitrusesGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Watery NotesHerbal NotesCitrusesLemonGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Polka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer92

Fall63

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPolkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerBogart Story BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Polka by Primark is a straightforward citrus floral fragrance built around bright citruses, bitter grapefruit, and soft floral notes. The opening delivers a crisp splash of sharp citrus zest that feels immediately clean and energetic. As the initial burst settles, the blend turns toward fresh, light petals that soften…

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Bogart Story Blue is a budget-friendly aromatic aquatic fragrance built around sharp citrus and green herbal notes. Launched in 2012, this scent emphasizes a clean, detergent-like profile that excels in high-heat outdoor environments. It offers surprising potency and straightforward freshness for those seeking a no-no…

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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, Polka or Bogart Story Blue?

Bogart Story Blue takes 4 of 7 categories. Polka is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes; Bogart Story Blue is rated 3.69/5 from 137 votes. Choose Polka for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bogart Story Blue for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Polka or Bogart Story Blue?

Bogart Story Blue lasts longest (Bogart Story Blue 72/100, Polka 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Polka or Bogart Story Blue?

Bogart Story Blue projects furthest (Bogart Story Blue 68/100, Polka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Polka and Bogart Story Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses and Grapefruit.

Is Polka or Bogart Story Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bogart Story Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Polka is the stronger pick. Polka suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.