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Polo Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Polo Blue EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2016 Year 2021
££ Price Tier £
Italian Wave Eau de Parfum bottle Italian Wave EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

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 - Italian Wave EDP
Italian Wave mirrors Prada Luna Rossa Ocean's spicy aromatic-fougere with its 'blue' lavender-iris signature. The pink-pepper opening and powdery vetiver-musk drydown read close, but as a budget dupe it lands flatter and lighter than the polished Prada.
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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
Italian Wave EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 35% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 24% vs 29%
Patchouli 22% vs 25%
Only in Polo Blue
Suede 28% Woody 25%
Only in Italian Wave
Musk 27% Caramel 19%

Accords

Polo Blue Italian Wave
95%
Aromatic
80%
90%
Marine
70%
Woody
65%
Fresh
70%
65%
Citrus
Powdery
55%
Musky
55%
50%
Leather
40%
Green
Aromatic shared
95%
80%
90%
Woody shared
70%
65%
70%
65%
55%
55%
50%
40%

Performance

Polo Blue Italian Wave
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Italian Wave

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh, spicy-aromatic profile with lavender and clean musk suits spring and summer best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its clean, versatile aromatic character works well for the office, daily wear and casual outings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Polo Blue EDP
Italian Wave EDP
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