Fragrance comparison

Stash SJP Privé vs Polaris

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 301 ratings analysed

Stash SJP Privé

Sarah Jessica Parker

3.67296 votes

Rank #6,996 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Polaris

House of Cosmo

5.005 votes

Rank #38,685 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Stash SJP Privé
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Polaris
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Stash SJP Privé2/4

Polaris2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Polaris
Sillage & projection: Polaris
Value for money: Stash SJP Privé
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Stash SJP Privé

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Stash SJP PrivéSarah Jessica Parker

PolarisHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 296 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

49%Like

17%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

296 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPolaris

SillagePolaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value65

Category winnerStash SJP PrivéBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

woody74%

rose65%

amber56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

QuinceGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

SageTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

BirchMuskHaitian Vetiver

Top20-30 mins

StardustGrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumCardamomCedarRoseSage

Base6-8+ hrs

Haitian VetiverTonka BeanAmbroxanSuede

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Sage and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Polaris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex13

Women84

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews85

Overall rank#38,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStash SJP PrivéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stash SJP Privé opens with juicy quince, grapefruit and a touch of pink pepper, then settles into a soft musky wood with light floral and herbal edges. It reads clean, smooth and easy to wear rather than bold. Most reviews point to a gentle, skin-close perfume that suits spring, mild weather and everyday use. Sample f…

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Polaris by House of Cosmo strikes a balance between sharp citrus sparkle and grounded earthiness. The initial spray delivers an electric burst of tart grapefruit and spicy ginger, accented by an airy mineral accord that mimics chilled night air. It catches your attention immediately. As the initial citrus fizz calms d…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Stash SJP Privé or Polaris?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Stash SJP Privé is rated 3.67/5 from 296 votes; Polaris is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Stash SJP Privé for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Polaris for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Stash SJP Privé or Polaris?

Polaris lasts longest (Polaris 72/100, Stash SJP Privé 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stash SJP Privé or Polaris?

Polaris projects furthest (Polaris 70/100, Stash SJP Privé 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stash SJP Privé and Polaris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Sage and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Stash SJP Privé or Polaris better for summer or winter?

Polaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stash SJP Privé and Polaris?

Stash SJP Privé has top notes of Quince, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Sage and Tunisian Orange Blossom, a base of Birch, Musk and Haitian Vetiver. Polaris has top notes of Stardust, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Cedar and Rose, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan and Suede.