Fragrance comparison

Polka vs The Vow by Nicole Trunfio

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

4 wins

Polka

Primark

3.9539 votes

Rank #23,685 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

The Vow by Nicole Trunfio

Lumira

4.5010 votes

Rank #43,667 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Polka takes 4 of 5 categories.

Polka
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Vow by Nicole Trunfio
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Polka4/5

The Vow by Nicole Trunfio1/5

Ratings & consensus: The Vow by Nicole Trunfio
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Polka
Sillage & projection: Polka
Value for money: Polka
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

The Vow by Nicole TrunfioLumira

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 18%

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 50%Had 9%Want 41%

Category winnerThe Vow by Nicole TrunfioRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPolka

SillagePolka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value31

Category winnerPolkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · 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

PlumCitrusesLemonGrapefruitRaspberry

Heart

RoseFloral NotesJasmineMagnolia

Base

PatchouliMuskSandalwoodTobacco

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

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#43,667

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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The Vow by Nicole Trunfio is a vibrant woody floral musk that leads with juicy plum and citrus notes. As it settles, it reveals a soft heart of rose and magnolia, eventually grounding itself in a warm base of sandalwood and tobacco. It is an approachable, modern choice for anyone seeking a versatile scent that transit…

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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 The Vow by Nicole Trunfio?

Polka takes 4 of 5 categories. Polka is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes; The Vow by Nicole Trunfio is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Polka for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Vow by Nicole Trunfio for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Polka or The Vow by Nicole Trunfio?

Polka lasts longest (Polka 58/100, The Vow by Nicole Trunfio 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Polka or The Vow by Nicole Trunfio?

Polka projects furthest (Polka 60/100, The Vow by Nicole Trunfio 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Polka and The Vow by Nicole Trunfio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Citruses and Grapefruit.

Is Polka or The Vow by Nicole Trunfio better for summer or winter?

Polka suits daytime wear; The Vow by Nicole Trunfio suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Polka and The Vow by Nicole Trunfio?

Polka features Floral Notes, Citruses and Grapefruit. The Vow by Nicole Trunfio has top notes of Plum, Citruses, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood and Tobacco.