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To Be, Police
Fresh Spicy · 2011

To Be

by Police
Rating3.8 ★ 706 votes
GenderMen
Year2011
Fresh SpicyOzonicCitrus
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
6 notes
topfirst impression
GrapefruitPepper
heartthe character
Violet Leaf
basethe foundation
AmberVirginia CedarPatchouli

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
49
fleetingeternal
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 →
36
intimateenormous
Price value77
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean86
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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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 →
top 8 · +2 more
Fresh SpicyOzonicCitrusAmberWoodyAquaticWarm SpicyPatchouli
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Main accords

top 10
Fresh Spicy
Ozonic
Citrus
Amber
Woody
Aquatic
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Green
Aromatic

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
5%
weak
21%
moderate
49%
long lasting
22%
eternal
3%
Sillage
intimate
19%
moderate
60%
strong
17%
enormous
4%
Season
spring
34%
summer
30%
fall
22%
winter
14%
Time of day
day
68%
night
32%
Gender
female
1%
more female
0%
unisex
9%
more male
34%
male
56%
Value
way overpriced
1%
overpriced
3%
ok
18%
good value
42%
great value
36%

Smells similar

by scent profile
85% match
DKNY Men 2009 Donna Karan
Donna Karan
aromaticozonic
85% match
Uomo Salvatore Ferragamo Casual Life Salvatore Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo
muskycoffee
85% match
Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
aromaticgreen
84% match
Le Male Aviator Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier
greenozonic

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

Black PepperGrapefruitViolet LeafPatchouliAmberCedar
topheartbase

Signature pair: Black Pepper and Grapefruit

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The To Be line

7 versions
2017WomenTattooart
More Sweet, Powdery
Less Fresh Spicy
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2013WomenThe Queen
More Fruity, Sweet
Less Fresh Spicy
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2012WomenWoman
More Sweet, Fruity
Less Fresh Spicy
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2019WomenExotic Jungle For Woman
More Fruity, Vanilla
Less Fresh Spicy
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2013The King
More Lavender, Vanilla
Less Ozonic
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2020WomenSweet Girl
More Sweet, Fruity
Less Fresh Spicy
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

All perfumes similar to To Be →Cheaper dupes →All comparisons →To Be vs DKNY Men 2009 Donna Karan →To Be vs Uomo Salvatore Ferragamo Casual Life Salvatore Ferragamo →To Be vs Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum Ralph Lauren →

In plain words

The main accords of To Be are fresh spicy and ozonic. It opens with Grapefruit and Pepper, reveals Violet Leaf at its heart, and dries down to Amber and Virginia Cedar. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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