Fragrance comparison

Polka vs Jilted Elf

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 115 ratings analysed

5 wins

Polka

Primark

3.9539 votes

Rank #23,685 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Jilted Elf

Lush

3.5476 votes

Rank #29,526 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Polka takes 5 of 7 categories.

Polka
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jilted Elf
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Polka5/7

Jilted Elf2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PolkaPrimark

Jilted ElfLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 18%

3.54/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 55%Had 19%Want 26%

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

28%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

13%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerPolkaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityJilted Elf

SillageJilted Elf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPolkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

cinnamon100%

warm spicy86%

citrus72%

fresh spicy58%

fresh44%

fruity30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and fresh spicy

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

CinnamonGingerCitrusesOsmanthusLemonGrapefruit

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

Spring15

Summer8

Fall82

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerPolkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men15

Unisex78

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,526

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPolkaHigher 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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Jilted Elf is a bright, spicy citrus from Lush that puts cinnamon front and centre. Grapefruit, lemon and ginger keep it lively, while osmanthus adds a light fruity-floral softness underneath. It usually reads unisex and suits cool weather best. If you enjoy warm citrus scents with a festive edge rather than syrupy sw…

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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 Jilted Elf?

Polka takes 5 of 7 categories. Polka is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes; Jilted Elf is rated 3.54/5 from 76 votes. Choose Polka for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jilted Elf for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Polka or Jilted Elf?

Jilted Elf lasts longest (Jilted Elf 70/100, Polka 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Polka or Jilted Elf?

Jilted Elf projects furthest (Jilted Elf 64/100, Polka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Polka and Jilted Elf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses and Grapefruit.

Is Polka or Jilted Elf better for summer or winter?

For summer, Polka is the stronger pick. For winter, Jilted Elf is the stronger pick. Polka suits daytime wear; Jilted Elf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.