Is Perfume Parlour Sapphire Mallet a dupe of Ralph Lauren Polo Blue?

Polo Blue EDT

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Sapphire Mallet EDP

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Polo Blue Eau de Toilette bottle Polo Blue EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2002 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Sapphire Mallet Eau de Parfum bottle Sapphire Mallet EDP
£27.76 from
40ml at The Beauty Store
Best value £0.35/ml (125ml)
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£11.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.32/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Polo Blue EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - Sapphire Mallet EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Polo Blue EDT A Sapphire Mallet EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Polo Blue EDT
Sapphire Mallet EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 32% vs 53%
Only in Sapphire Mallet
Clary Sage 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Polo Blue Sapphire Mallet
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Polo Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Sapphire Mallet

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the amber signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

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.

Overall scent match
4%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Clary Sage

Key Differences

Adds cardamom and frankincense, drops amberwood and aquatic

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