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Baldessarini Private Affairs vs Ralph Lauren Polo Explorer

Baldessarini Private Affairs and Ralph Lauren Polo Explorer compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Private AffairsBaldessarini20113.7★
88% alikevs
Polo ExplorerRalph Lauren20074.1★

The difference in plain words

Private Affairs and Polo Explorer are very similar; both have Bergamot, Leather and Sandalwood. Private Affairs leans more fresh spicy, while Polo Explorer leans amber. They last and project about the same.

Longer lastingPolo Explorer
Stronger projectionPrivate Affairs
Better perceived valuePrivate Affairs
More of a night scentPrivate Affairs

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Private Affairs ● Polo Explorer
WoodyCitrusLeatherAromaticPowderyAnimalicAmberFresh Spicy
Both share: Bergamot · Leather · Sandalwood
Only in Private Affairs: Virginia Cedar
Only in Polo Explorer: Mandarin Orange · Coriander · Mahogany · Amber

Community votes

Private Affairs ← · → Polo Explorer
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Polo Explorer +8
46
54
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Private Affairs +5
46
41
Price valuePrivate Affairs +15
63
48
Night-nessPrivate Affairs +13
47
34
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Private Affairs profile →Polo Explorer profile →