Mallet Voyager
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | 2007 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Polo Explorer
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Which Should You Buy?
Mallet Voyager is Perfume Parlour's take on Ralph Lauren's discontinued Polo Explorer, a deep woody-citrus with leather and dark woods. Wearers rate the resemblance close, though as a budget oil the rich Polo Explorer drydown lands a little simpler and less seductive than the original.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 29% | 29% |
| Floral | 4% | 3% |
| Fruity | 4% | 5% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 11% | 13% |
| Warm | 19% | 18% |
| Woody | 23% | 24% |
| Earthy | 9% | 8% |
| Animalic | 17% | 15% |
| Fresh | 13% | 13% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The deep mahogany, leather and amber base is built for autumn and winter, feeling heavy in warm weather.
Occasions
Its rich, sensual woody-leather character suits evenings, dates and dressier days more than sport or bright summer wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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
Both share Woody, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Sandalwood, Coriander notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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