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1909 Eau de Parfum bottle 1909 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2023 Year 2007
££££ Price Tier ££
Polo Explorer Eau de Parfum bottle Polo Explorer EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 1909 EDP
A truly gorgeous, sophisticated skin scent. It's not a beast mode projector, but that's precisely why it works so well. Those who appreciate subtlety and refined elegance will adore this, making it a quiet crowd-pleaser.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Polo Explorer EDP
A tragically discontinued gem, Polo Explorer is either revered as a unique woody-leather masterpiece or dismissed for its fleeting performance. It's divisive, but those who love it, really, really love it.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
1909 EDP
Polo Explorer EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 31% vs 60%
Bergamot 27% vs 39%
Only in 1909
Grapefruit 40%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 58% vs 46%
Only in 1909
Suede 42%
Only in Polo Explorer
Mahogany 29% Amber 24%

Accords

1909 Polo Explorer
100%
Citrus
88%
79%
Woody
100%
79%
Warm Spicy
45%
62%
Aromatic
71%
60%
Powdery
56%
50%
Leather
58%
55%
Amber
56%
54%
Musky
Animalic
49%
Citrus shared
100%
88%
Woody shared
79%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
79%
45%
Aromatic shared
62%
71%
Powdery shared
60%
56%
Leather shared
50%
58%
Amber shared
55%
56%
54%
49%

Performance

1909 Polo Explorer
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

1909

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its intimate projection makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, where you don't want to overwhelm. While sophisticated enough for a formal event, its closeness to the skin might not leave the desired impression, and it's certainly not for sport.

Polo Explorer

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:
Formal

Its woody and leather accords lend themselves well to casual and date settings, with many reviewers praising its masculine appeal in these contexts. However, its poor longevity and sillage for many users might make it a less reliable choice for longer events, although some found it subtly worked for social gatherings and evenings out.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

1909 EDP
Polo Explorer EDP
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