1881 Eau de Toilette bottle 1881
Edt Concentration Edt
M Gender M
1990 Year 1978
££ Price Tier ££
Polo Green Eau de Toilette bottle Polo Green

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 1881 Eau de Toilette
A timeless green woody classic that is quietly masculine and effortlessly refined. Perfect for men who value subtle elegance over loud statements. Reliable for daily wear and never out of place.
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Our Verdict - Polo Green Eau de Toilette
Polo Green is a legendary powerhouse - a forest in a bottle, projecting confidence and old-school masculinity with its dense blend of pine, leather, tobacco and moss.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 5%
Floral 21% 15%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 21% 20%
Sweet 8% 10%
Warm 7% 21%
Woody 28% 20%
Earthy 14% 17%
Animalic 4% 9%
Fresh 20% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
1881 EdT
Polo Green EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Oakmoss 17% vs 15%
Cedar 14% vs 14%
Patchouli 13% vs 14%
Musk 12% vs 13%
Only in 1881 Eau de Toilette
Pine 17% Pepper 13% Sandalwood 13%
Only in Polo Green Eau de Toilette
Tobacco 16% Vetiver 14% Amber 13%

Accords

1881 Eau de Toilette Polo Green Eau de Toilette
100%
Woody
100%
55%
Green
95%
85%
Aromatic
80%
70%
Fresh Spicy
80%
60%
Earthy
70%
Leather
70%
45%
Mossy
Woody shared
100%
100%
Green shared
55%
95%
Aromatic shared
85%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
80%
Earthy shared
60%
70%
70%
45%

Performance

1881 Eau de Toilette Polo Green Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

1881 Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Its aromatic woods, green herbs, and mossy-earthy base make it ideal for spring and fall, evoking forests and clean air. Light projection and freshness limit its impact in winter, but it can be crisp enough for cooler summer evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Soft projection and an understated, clean character make it perfect for office or casual use. It is inoffensive but lacks the sweetness or boldness for romantic dates or formal events.

Polo Green Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The strong green, woody and mossy profile is ideal for brisk spring and earthy autumn days, while its leathery-tobacco richness holds up well in winter. It can overwhelm in hot summer weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its bold, classic masculinity and assertive projection suit formal occasions and confident casual wear, but the intensity can be too much for modern offices or sporty settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
90%
Accord
89%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Pepper, Pine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

1881 Eau de Toilette
Polo Green Eau de Toilette
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