Ralph Lauren Polo Black vs Ralph Lauren Polo Explorer

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

Polo BlackRalph Lauren20054.0★

71% alikevs

Polo ExplorerRalph Lauren20074.1★

The difference in plain words

Polo Black and Polo Explorer have a fair amount in common; both have Sandalwood. Polo Black leans more tropical, while Polo Explorer leans leather. They last and project about the same.

Longer lastingPolo Explorer

Stronger projectionPolo Explorer

Better perceived valuePolo Black

More of a night scentPolo Black

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Polo Black ● Polo Explorer

Both share: Sandalwood

Only in Polo Black: Mango · Tangerine · Patchouli · Tonka Bean · Sage · Wormwood · Lemon

Only in Polo Explorer: Mandarin Orange · Bergamot · Leather · Coriander · Mahogany · Amber

Community votes

Polo Black ← · → Polo Explorer

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

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

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Polo Explorer +5

Sillage / projection

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 +6

Price valuePolo Black +5

Night-nessPolo Black +14

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Polo Black profile →Polo Explorer profile →