Polo Sport Eau de Parfum bottle Polo Sport
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1994 Year 1995
££ Price Tier ££
Paco Eau de Parfum bottle Paco

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Polo Sport Eau de Parfum
Polo Sport is an undeniable '90s icon, but wearers are split on whether its modern iteration captures the original magic. Some hail it as a timeless fresh classic, while others decry its reformulation as a shadow of its former self - minty toothpaste rather than oceanic bliss.
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Our Verdict - Paco Eau de Parfum
Paco is either a fantastic, fresh, underrated gem or an overpowering pine-sol mess, depending on who you ask. Most agree it's a nostalgic, affordable, and surprisingly masculine take on the 90s fresh scent profile, though its performance is often seen as its main drawback.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 16%
Floral 20% 15%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 11% 15%
Sweet 12% 14%
Warm 9% 5%
Woody 20% 21%
Earthy 6% 3%
Animalic 8% 7%
Fresh 27% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Polo Sport EdP
Paco EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 11% vs 31%
Mandarin 11% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 14% vs 22%
Cyclamen 12% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 26%
Sandalwood 20% vs 25%
Cedar 19% vs 25%
Only in Polo Sport Eau de Parfum
Guaiac Wood 19% Amber 18%
Only in Paco Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 22%

Accords

Polo Sport Eau de Parfum Paco Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
87%
88%
Citrus
100%
61%
Woody
84%
69%
Green
60%
67%
Fresh
54%
64%
Aldehydic
55%
Lavender
50%
51%
Herbal
51%
Marine
Conifer
45%
Powdery
45%
Aromatic shared
100%
87%
Citrus shared
88%
100%
Woody shared
61%
84%
Green shared
69%
60%
Fresh shared
67%
54%
64%
Lavender shared
55%
50%
51%
51%
45%
45%

Performance

Polo Sport Eau de Parfum Paco Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Polo Sport Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and energetic profile makes it perfect for sport and casual wear, especially in warmer weather. While some find it office-appropriate, its often-cited lack of longevity and 'sporty' branding make it less ideal for formal events or date nights.

Paco Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle aquatic-citrus nature makes it perfect for casual wear, including the gym, as many reviews suggest. However, its often reported poor longevity and intimate projection means it would be lost in a formal setting, and it might be a bit too 'just showered' for a date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
88%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Woody accords and Lavender, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Polo Sport Eau de Parfum
Paco Eau de Parfum
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