Polo Sport Eau de Parfum bottle Polo Sport
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1994 Year 1993
££ Price Tier ££
Insense Eau de Parfum bottle Insense

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Polo Sport
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Polo Sport Eau de Parfum
Polo Sport is an undeniable '90s icon, but wearers are split on whether its modern iteration captures the original magic. Some hail it as a timeless fresh classic, while others decry its reformulation as a shadow of its former self - minty toothpaste rather than oceanic bliss.
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Our Verdict - Insense Eau de Parfum
A legendary, ahead-of-its-time floral for men that's sadly long gone. Givenchy Insense is a masterpiece that garnered a cult following for good reason, though it was perhaps too unique for its era. People are still clamouring for its return decades later.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 11%
Floral 20% 28%
Fruity 1% 5%
Green 11% 25%
Sweet 12% 10%
Warm 9% 5%
Woody 20% 22%
Earthy 6% 7%
Animalic 8% 0%
Fresh 27% 36%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Polo Sport EdP
Insense EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 15% vs 20%
Lavender 13% vs 15%
Bergamot 12% vs 11%
Lemon 11% vs 10%
Mandarin 11% vs 10%
Only in Polo Sport Eau de Parfum
Mint 16% Artemisia 10% Neroli 9%
Only in Insense Eau de Parfum
Blackcurrant 18% Basil 14%
Only in Insense Eau de Parfum
Fir Resin 100%

Accords

Polo Sport Eau de Parfum Insense Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
93%
67%
Fresh
100%
92%
Fresh Spicy
98%
88%
Citrus
80%
Floral
77%
61%
Woody
75%
64%
Aldehydic
71%
69%
Green
69%
Fruity
66%
55%
Lavender
51%
Herbal
51%
Marine
Aromatic shared
100%
93%
Fresh shared
67%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
92%
98%
Citrus shared
88%
80%
77%
Woody shared
61%
75%
Aldehydic shared
64%
71%
Green shared
69%
69%
66%
55%
51%
51%

Performance

Polo Sport Eau de Parfum Insense Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Polo Sport Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and energetic profile makes it perfect for sport and casual wear, especially in warmer weather. While some find it office-appropriate, its often-cited lack of longevity and 'sporty' branding make it less ideal for formal events or date nights.

Insense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fresh, aromatic, and floral profile makes it quite versatile for casual and date wear, often associated with brighter spring days. While generally suitable for office, its moderate projection means it won't be overpowering. It might be a bit too distinctive for highly formal events, and certainly not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
79%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Lavender, Aldehydes notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Polo Sport Eau de Parfum
Insense Eau de Parfum
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