Fragrance comparison

Polka vs Scaramouche & Fandango EdT

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Polka

Primark

3.9539 votes

Rank #23,685 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Scaramouche & Fandango EdT

Scaramouche & Fandango

2.002 votes

Rank #76,023 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Polka
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Scaramouche & Fandango EdT
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Polka1/2

Scaramouche & Fandango EdT1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Scaramouche & Fandango EdT
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

Scaramouche & Fandango EdTScaramouche & Fandango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 18%

2.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityScaramouche & Fandango EdT

SillageNo data

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%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus

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

GrapefruitCitruses

Heart

CedarOrris Root

Base

PatchouliVanilla

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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#76,023

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…

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Scaramouche & Fandango EdT is a crisp citrus and woods scent that moves from grapefruit brightness into a dry, slightly powdery cedar and orris heart. As it settles, patchouli and vanilla bring a warmer, earthier base that can read clean and modern rather than sugary. If you like fresh woody scents with a subtle iris …

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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 Scaramouche & Fandango EdT?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Polka is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes; Scaramouche & Fandango EdT is rated 2.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Polka for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Scaramouche & Fandango EdT for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Polka or Scaramouche & Fandango EdT?

Scaramouche & Fandango EdT lasts longest (Scaramouche & Fandango EdT 100/100, Polka 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Polka and Scaramouche & Fandango EdT smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses and Grapefruit.

Is Polka or Scaramouche & Fandango EdT better for summer or winter?

Polka suits daytime wear; Scaramouche & Fandango EdT suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Polka and Scaramouche & Fandango EdT?

Polka features Floral Notes, Citruses and Grapefruit. Scaramouche & Fandango EdT has top notes of Grapefruit and Citruses, heart notes of Cedar and Orris Root, a base of Patchouli and Vanilla.