Fragrance comparison

Polka vs Nadhra

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

Polka

Primark

3.9539 votes

Rank #23,685 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Nadhra

Afnan

4.119 votes

Rank #53,783 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nadhra takes 2 of 3 categories.

Polka
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nadhra
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Polka1/3

Nadhra2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nadhra
Sillage & projection: Nadhra
Value for money: Not scored
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

PolkaPrimark

NadhraAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 18%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

11%Love

89%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNadhra

SillageNadhra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

floral86%

woody72%

tuberose58%

rose44%

white floral30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus and floral

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

Top

CitrusesTuberose

Heart

Mandarin OrangeRoseGrapefruit

Base

Floral NotesSandalwood

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Citruses 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

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#53,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Nadhra opens with bright citrus and grapefruit, then quickly softens into a floral heart where tuberose and rose give it a fuller, more polished feel. Sandalwood in the base keeps it smooth rather than sharp. It suits someone who likes citrus-floral perfumes with a slightly classic tone. The profile looks versatile, b…

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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 Nadhra?

Nadhra takes 2 of 3 categories. Polka is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes; Nadhra is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Polka for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nadhra for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Polka or Nadhra?

Nadhra lasts longest (Nadhra 85/100, Polka 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Polka or Nadhra?

Nadhra projects furthest (Nadhra 63/100, Polka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Polka and Nadhra smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Citruses and Grapefruit.

Is Polka or Nadhra better for summer or winter?

Polka suits daytime wear; Nadhra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Polka and Nadhra?

Polka features Floral Notes, Citruses and Grapefruit. Nadhra has top notes of Citruses and Tuberose, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Rose and Grapefruit, a base of Floral Notes and Sandalwood.