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Essential Parfums Bois Imperial vs Ralph Lauren Polo Modern Reserve

Essential Parfums Bois Imperial and Ralph Lauren Polo Modern Reserve compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Bois ImperialEssential Parfums20204.2★
82% alikevs
Polo Modern ReserveRalph Lauren20084.4★

The difference in plain words

Bois Imperial and Polo Modern Reserve are very similar; both have Woodsy Notes, Basil and Vetiver. Bois Imperial leans more oud, while Polo Modern Reserve leans leather. They last and project about the same.

Longer lastingBois Imperial
Stronger projectionBois Imperial
Better perceived valueBois Imperial
More of a night scentPolo Modern Reserve

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 →
● Bois Imperial ● Polo Modern Reserve
WoodyAromaticFresh SpicyWarm SpicyEarthyGreenAmberLeather
Both share: Woodsy Notes · Basil · Vetiver · Patchouli
Only in Bois Imperial: Akigalawood · Timur · Ambroxan
Only in Polo Modern Reserve: Pimento · Cardamom · Myrrh · Jasmine · Suede

Community votes

Bois Imperial ← · → Polo Modern Reserve
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
more 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 →
Bois Imperial +7
74
67
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 →
Bois Imperial +7
60
53
Price valueBois Imperial +24
68
44
Night-nessPolo Modern Reserve +4
36
40
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine