Polo Blue EDP

Ralph Lauren by Carlos Benaïm

87%

Bad EDT

Diesel by Carlos Benaïm, Anne Flipo

Comparison

87%

Polo Blue EDP Ralph Lauren · 2016 M

Bad EDT Diesel · 2016 M

Top

Sea Water

Bergamot

Cardamom

Heart

Basil

Lemon Verbena

Clary Sage

Orris

Base

Suede

Woody

Vetiver

Patchouli

Top

Lavender

Bergamot

Cardamom

Violet Leaf

Heart

Caviar

Orris

Sage

Base

Woody

Tobacco

Ambroxan

Tonka Bean

Patchouli

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Polo Blue EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDT
M	Gender	M
2016	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	££

Bad EDT

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Our Verdict - Polo Blue EDP

Effortlessly fresh yet sophisticated, Polo Blue Eau de Parfum updates the aquatic genre with aromatic herbs, salty marine notes, and a smooth suede finish. Timeless, versatile, and quietly masculine, it is a staple for any modern man.

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Our Verdict - Bad EDT

Diesel Bad is a classic love-it-or-hate-it scent. Half the internet thinks it's a generic, headache-inducing mess, but its devoted fans say it's an underrated, compliment-getting monster akin to Invictus, but with a grown-up twist. Undeniably mass-appealing, but certainly not for everyone.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Polo Blue EDP

Bad EDT

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 35% vs 27%

Cardamom 27% vs 23%

Only in Polo Blue

Sea Water 36%

Only in Bad

Lavender 31% Violet Leaf 18%

Shared Notes

Orris 22% vs 29%

Only in Polo Blue

Basil 27% Lemon Verbena 26% Clary Sage 25%

Only in Bad

Caviar 43% Sage 27%

Shared Notes

Woody 24% vs 26%

Patchouli 22% vs 14%

Only in Polo Blue

Suede 28% Vetiver 24%

Only in Bad

Tobacco 22% Ambroxan 19% Tonka Bean 18%

Accords

Polo Blue Bad

95%

Aromatic

100%

70%

Woody

95%

90%

Marine

Lavender

80%

Warm Spicy

77%

65%

Citrus

72%

Amber

69%

60%

Fresh Spicy

66%

Tobacco

63%

Savory

62%

Animalic

58%

50%

Leather

40%

Green

Aromatic shared

95%

100%

Woody shared

70%

95%

Marine

90%

Lavender

80%

Warm Spicy

77%

Citrus shared

65%

72%

Amber

69%

Fresh Spicy shared

60%

66%

Tobacco

63%

Savory

62%

Animalic

58%

Leather

50%

Green

40%

Performance

Polo Blue Bad

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Polo Blue

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Its aromatic-marine freshness and touch of green and citrus make it ideal for spring and early fall, while the suede, vetiver, and patchouli add just enough warmth for cool summer nights. Lighter winter use is possible, but it lacks the full depth for coldest months.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Balanced projection and refined freshness make it versatile for office and casual wear, and its clean, modern vibe works for dates. It is less suited for formal occasions due to its relaxed, outdoorsy character and not ideal for intense sport settings.

Bad

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Sport

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for the office, but stellar for dates or casual outings where you want to be noticed. While some find it too casual for formal events, its versatility means it can adapt, especially in colder weather. Many reviewers highlight its 'beast mode' performance and compliment-getting ability.