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Polo Blue Eau de Parfum, Ralph Lauren
Aromatic · 2016

Polo Blue Eau de Parfum

by Ralph Lauren
Rating4.3 ★ 2,460 votes
GenderMen
Year2016
Price$$$$Designer
AromaticMarineWoody
Best for summerDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum Giorgio Armani
Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum Giorgio Armani
85% match
Polo Blue Parfum Ralph Lauren
Polo Blue Parfum Ralph Lauren
84% match
Acqua di Giò Parfum Giorgio Armani
Acqua di Giò Parfum Giorgio Armani
84% match
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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 →
11 notes
topfirst impression
Sea NotesBergamotCardamom
heartthe character
BasilVerbenaClary SageOrris
basethe foundation
SuedeWoodsy NotesVetiverPatchouli

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
51
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 value51
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean93
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
AromaticMarineWoodyCitrusFresh SpicyLeatherGreenEarthy
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Main accords

top 10
Aromatic
Marine
Woody
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Leather
Green
Earthy
Salty
Powdery

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
5%
weak
13%
moderate
59%
long lasting
20%
eternal
3%
Sillage
intimate
16%
moderate
65%
strong
14%
enormous
5%
Season
spring
36%
summer
41%
fall
16%
winter
7%
Time of day
day
70%
night
30%
Gender
female
1%
more female
0%
unisex
3%
more male
18%
male
78%
Value
way overpriced
3%
overpriced
19%
ok
54%
good value
20%
great value
4%

What people say

What people love
safecleanmodernversatilefragrancesharpfreshdeeplyaquaticprofilesophisticatedmature
What people criticise
performancegoodexpectededpflimsyplasticcapfeelslowqualitygenericprofile

Smells similar

by scent profile
85% match
Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani
aromaticmineral
85% match
L'Eau Kenzo Intense pour Homme Kenzo
Kenzo
aromaticmarine
84% match
Polo Blue Parfum Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
aromaticlavender
84% match
Acqua di Giò Parfum Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani
aromaticmarine

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

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

BergamotCardamomSea NotesOrris RootBasilClary SageVerbenaPatchouliVetiverWoody NotesSuede
topheartbase

Signature pair: Basil and Clary Sage

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The Polo line

27 versions
Original1978Polo
More Tobacco, Herbal
Less Marine
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2003Blue
More Ozonic, Aquatic
Less Marine
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2013Red
More Fruity, Amber
Less Marine
Fades sooner · Projects less
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2005Black
More Tropical, Fruity
Less Marine
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1994Sport
More Fresh, Aldehydic
Less Leather
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202467
More Fruity, Sweet
Less Marine
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Polo Blue Eau de Parfum are aromatic and marine. It opens with Sea Notes and Bergamot, reveals Basil and Verbena at its heart, and dries down to Suede and Woodsy Notes. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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