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Polo Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Polo Blue EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Strikeout Eau de Parfum bottle Strikeout EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Polo Blue EDP
Effortlessly fresh yet sophisticated, Polo Blue Eau de Parfum updates the aquatic genre with aromatic herbs, salty marine notes, and a smooth suede finish. Timeless, versatile, and quietly masculine, it is a staple for any modern man.
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Our Verdict - Strikeout EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of K by D & G - a citrus fragrance led by Juniper Berries, Sicilian Lemon, Blood Orange, with aromatic depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Polo Blue EDP
Strikeout EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vetiver 24% vs 33%
Patchouli 22% vs 38%
Only in Polo Blue
Suede 28% Woody 25%
Only in Strikeout
Cedar 29%

Accords

Polo Blue Strikeout
95%
Aromatic
78%
90%
Marine
65%
Citrus
90%
70%
Woody
66%
Fresh
54%
50%
Leather
40%
Green
Aromatic shared
95%
78%
90%
Citrus shared
65%
90%
Woody shared
70%
66%
54%
50%
40%

Performance

Polo Blue Strikeout
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Polo Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Its aromatic-marine freshness and touch of green and citrus make it ideal for spring and early fall, while the suede, vetiver, and patchouli add just enough warmth for cool summer nights. Lighter winter use is possible, but it lacks the full depth for coldest months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Balanced projection and refined freshness make it versatile for office and casual wear, and its clean, modern vibe works for dates. It is less suited for formal occasions due to its relaxed, outdoorsy character and not ideal for intense sport settings.

Strikeout

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Polo Blue EDP
Strikeout EDP
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