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John Varvatos Platinum Edition vs Ralph Lauren Polo Explorer

John Varvatos Platinum Edition and Ralph Lauren Polo Explorer compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

John Varvatos Platinum EditionJohn Varvatos20134.2★
84% alikevs
Polo ExplorerRalph Lauren20074.1★

The difference in plain words

John Varvatos Platinum Edition and Polo Explorer are very similar; both have Coriander, Bergamot and Leather. John Varvatos Platinum Edition leans more smoky, while Polo Explorer leans powdery. John Varvatos Platinum Edition is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingPolo Explorer
Stronger projectionPolo Explorer
Better perceived valuePolo Explorer
More of a night scentJohn Varvatos Platinum Edition

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 →
● John Varvatos Platinum Edition ● Polo Explorer
WoodyAromaticCitrusAmberLeatherWarm SpicyAnimalicSmoky
Both share: Coriander · Bergamot · Leather · Amber
Only in John Varvatos Platinum Edition: Ceylon Cinnamon · Bitter Orange · Sage · Myrtle · Incense · Vetiver · Woodsy Notes · White Sandalwood
Only in Polo Explorer: Mandarin Orange · Sandalwood · Mahogany

Community votes

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

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Polo Explorer +54
0
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 →
Polo Explorer +41
0
41
Price valuePolo Explorer +48
0
48
Night-nessJohn Varvatos Platinum Edition +26
60
34
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine