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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.
Valentino Born In Roma Uomo is the modern designer-masculine that pairs a verdant violet-leaf opening with a mineral-salt heart for an architectural cool-aromatic profile. EV's No. 988 reads aromatic-and-cool cleanly; the mineral-salt accord that gives the original its signature is hardest to copy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 55% |
| Floral | 7% | 30% |
| Fruity | 1% | 10% |
| Green | 19% | 75% |
| Sweet | 4% | 15% |
| Warm | 11% | 30% |
| Woody | 18% | 70% |
| Earthy | 17% | 50% |
| Animalic | 7% | 10% |
| Fresh | 27% | 85% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
The violet-leaf-mineral-salt-vetiver structure sits firmly in warm seasons - the verdant opening lifts in spring, the cool accord holds in summer; cooler months at higher dosage work.
Occasions
Office and weekend-casual the natural homes - the modern aromatic-cool character reads professional and approachable; date and casual-evening at higher dosage work too.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Clary Sage, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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