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Which Should You Buy?
This discontinued 90s stunner is still capable of making knees go weak and starting romantic journeys if you can get hold of a bottle. Despite a name that promises romance, it's a classy, versatile, and distinctly masculine aromatic woody that punches way above its weight.
This is the classic 1978 Polo formula, prized by vintage fans for its sharp green-herbal opening and leather-oakmoss base, and RL195 does a solid job of bringing that old-school chypre character back - the dupe's herbal top is a shade less complex than the original's dense, near-fifty-note pyramid.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its versatile aromatic woody profile makes it suitable for many settings, particularly office and casual. Reviews frequently mention its appeal for date nights, reinforcing its high score there. Some find it a bit strong for daily wear, lowering its potential for formal and sport use.
Seasons
A dense green-woody chypre best suited to autumn and winter wear.
Occasions
A classic, characterful scent suited to smart-casual and formal wear rather than sport or summer casual.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean aromatic, woody, green
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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