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Polo Sport Eau de Parfum bottle Polo Sport EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender U
1994 Year 1995
££ Price Tier ££
Paco Eau de Toilette bottle Paco EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Polo Sport EDP
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 EDT
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

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 26%
Sandalwood 20% vs 25%
Cedar 19% vs 25%
Only in Paco
Tonka Bean 22%

Accords

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Polo Sport

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

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

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus, green

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Polo Sport EDP
Paco EDT
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