In Red Eau de Toilette vs Polo Sport Eau de Parfum

In Red

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2003	Year	1994
££	Price Tier	££

Polo Sport

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In Red

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Polo Sport

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - In Red Eau de Toilette

This one's a quiet charmer, a fresh and spicy floral that consistently earns compliments. It's an energetic mood-booster, perfect for everyday wear, though some find its spiciness a tad much for warmer climes.

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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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Scent Profile

Citrus	17%	13%
Floral	21%	20%
Fruity	6%	1%
Green	9%	11%
Sweet	20%	12%
Warm	19%	9%
Woody	11%	20%
Earthy	7%	6%
Animalic	6%	8%
Fresh	17%	27%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

In Red EdT

Polo Sport EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 27% vs 12%

Mandarin 23% vs 11%

Only in In Red Eau de Toilette

Ginger 28% Cardamom 20%

Only in Polo Sport Eau de Parfum

Mint 16% Aldehydes 16% Lavender 14% Lemon 11% Artemisia 10% Neroli 9%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 15% vs 14%

Rose 13% vs 12%

Only in In Red Eau de Toilette

Lily 16% Violet Leaf 15% Pink Pepper 14% Peony 13% Blackcurrant 13%

Only in Polo Sport Eau de Parfum

Seaweed 18% Ginger 16% Geranium 14% Cyclamen 13% Rosewood 12%

Shared Notes

Musk 15% vs 22%

Amber 12% vs 18%

Only in In Red Eau de Toilette

Woody 19% Oakmoss 16% Rosewood 13% Vanilla 12% Praline 12%

Only in Polo Sport Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 21% Cedar 20% Guaiac Wood 19%

Accords

In Red Eau de Toilette Polo Sport Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

88%

50%

Aromatic

100%

77%

Fresh Spicy

92%

Green

69%

52%

Fresh

67%

Aldehydic

64%

58%

Woody

61%

Lavender

55%

52%

White Floral

Herbal

51%

Marine

51%

47%

Warm Spicy

Citrus shared

100%

88%

Aromatic shared

50%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

77%

92%

Green

69%

Fresh shared

52%

67%

Aldehydic

64%

Woody shared

58%

61%

Lavender

55%

White Floral

52%

Herbal

51%

Marine

51%

Warm Spicy

47%

Performance

In Red Eau de Toilette Polo Sport Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

In Red Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtly spiced nature makes it highly suitable for casual and office wear, as many reviews highlight its non-offensive character. While it has an elegant touch, it leans more towards daytime and informal settings than formal evening events, with moderate longevity and sillage contributing to its versatility.

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.