Is Perfume Parlour Mallet Voyager a dupe of Ralph Lauren Polo Explorer?
Polo Explorer EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2007 | Year | 2007 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Mallet Voyager EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Polo Explorer
- Mallet Voyager
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
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.
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.
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Sandalwood, Mahogany, Bergamot
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Mallet Voyager EDP
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. How import charges work
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