Is Perfume Parlour Mallet Intense Dark a dupe of Ralph Lauren Polo Double Black?
Polo Double Black EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2006 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Mallet Intense Dark EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly gorgeous scent that has been tragically let down by woeful performance. If only Polo Double Black delivered on its promise, it would be a certified legend, but prepare to reapply, and then reapply again. The mango-coffee-pepper combo is legitimately divine though, and still worth indulging in.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Double Black - a warm spicy fragrance led by Pepper, Mango, with fruity depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate projection makes it suitable for office wear, but the seductive spiced mango and coffee notes lean heavily towards date nights. The poor longevity means it's best for shorter casual outings or situations where frequent reapplication is possible rather than high-stakes formal events or sports.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, fruity profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Woody Notes, Pepper, Cardamom
Adds coffee
Where to buy
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