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Contemporary

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Police Contemporary is an Eau de Toilette. Contemporary opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet, Lavender, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Police's Contemporary carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A fresh, clean scent that's often described as soft and subtle. While some find it a touch too weak, others appreciate its quiet charm, making it a decent everyday reach even if heavy-handed spraying is required.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Soft
  • Subtle
  • Sweet
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Contemporary Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature means it won't offend in an office environment, and many users find it ideal for daily wear. While some find it a bit too soft for formal events or impactful dates, it's perfect for casual outings and warm weather thanks to its invigorating accords.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Contemporary opens with a brisk, invigorating burst of juniper, bergamot, and grapefruit, instantly hitting you with a fresh, aromatic citrus punch. The heart mellows into a sophisticated blend of lavender, violet, and mint, adding a clean, green, and slightly powdery floral dimension. It settles into a woody base of sandalwood, cedar, and oakmoss, softened by a hint of tonka bean and musk, leaving a subtle, pleasant dry-down.

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