Polka vs Ilham Al-Ashiq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Polka takes 3 of 5 categories.
PolkaChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ilham Al-AshiqChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Polka3/5
Ilham Al-Ashiq2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Polka
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ilham Al-Ashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Polka
- Value for money
- Ilham Al-Ashiq
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Polka
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PolkaPrimarkIlham Al-AshiqKhalisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 39%Had 42%Want 18%
3.90/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%
Category winnerPolkaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
64%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
14%Love
71%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIlham Al-Ashiq
SillagePolka
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIlham Al-AshiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral83%
fresh65%
fresh spicy48%
aromatic30%
citrus100%
musky83%
fresh spicy65%
powdery48%
aromatic30%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Floral NotesCitrusesGrapefruit
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
BergamotWhite MuskMandarin OrangeGrapefruitCitruses
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 seasonSpring83
Summer83
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night63
Spring100
Summer25
Fall75
Winter25
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,685
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#43,249
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPolkaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPolka 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…
Reviews →Ilham Al-Ashiq by Khalis is a crisp, clean citrus-forward scent that balances zesty bergamot and grapefruit against a soft, persistent white musk base. It is a highly versatile, year-round fragrance that thrives in warmer climates and casual daytime settings, offering a refreshing, straightforward profile that remains…
Reviews →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 Ilham Al-Ashiq?
Polka takes 3 of 5 categories. Polka is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes; Ilham Al-Ashiq is rated 3.90/5 from 21 votes. Choose Polka for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ilham Al-Ashiq for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Polka or Ilham Al-Ashiq?
Ilham Al-Ashiq lasts longest (Ilham Al-Ashiq 67/100, Polka 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Polka or Ilham Al-Ashiq?
Polka projects furthest (Polka 60/100, Ilham Al-Ashiq 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Polka and Ilham Al-Ashiq smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses and Grapefruit.
Is Polka or Ilham Al-Ashiq better for summer or winter?
Polka suits daytime wear; Ilham Al-Ashiq suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Polka and Ilham Al-Ashiq?
Polka features Floral Notes, Citruses and Grapefruit. Ilham Al-Ashiq features Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses.
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