Is Perfume Parlour Sapphire Mallet a dupe of Ralph Lauren Polo Blue?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
The definition of modern aquatic masculinity, Polo Blue EDT is effortlessly fresh and uplifting. Never overbearing, it is the go-to for anyone seeking a breezy, clean signature that radiates understated confidence.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Polo Blue - a amber fragrance led by Amber Wood, Cucumber, with fresh depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Polo Blue EDT shines in spring and summer thanks to its crisp aquatic freshness and watery-fruity opening, which feel cooling and clean in heat. Its airy character is less suited to winter's demands for warmth and density.
Occasions
With moderate projection and a clean, breezy profile, this is a versatile scent for office, casual, and sporty settings. Its subtle sillage makes it safe for work while its sparkling freshness lends confidence to active or social occasions.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the amber signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.
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 2 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Clary Sage
Adds cardamom and frankincense, drops amberwood and aquatic
Where to buy
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Polo Blue EDT
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