Police 2020 EDT

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To Be Bad Guy

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Police To Be Bad Guy is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2020. To Be Bad Guy opens with Green Notes, Blood Orange, Nutmeg, and Thyme, settles into a heart of Sorbet, Jasmine, Geranium, and Apple, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Police's To Be Bad Guy carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Don't let the cheesy name and skull bottle put you off - this is a surprisingly refined, mass-appealing scent for the price. It's an unexpectedly good cheapie with a fresh, sweet, and masculine profile that punches above its weight. A crowd-pleaser that proves you don't need to break the bank for a great fragrance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Clean
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To Be Bad Guy 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its versatile fresh and sweet profile makes it ideal for casual wear and dates, as it's mass-appealing without being overpowering. While not strictly formal, its balanced nature means it could work for an office environment if applied lightly, though its youthful vibe might be out of place in very serious settings.

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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

To Be Bad Guy opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of blood orange and cool mint, sharpened by green notes for an immediate freshness. The heart introduces a crisp green apple and a unique sorbet accord, adding a playful, juicy sweetness. As it settles, a smooth caramel and vanilla infuse the background, wrapped in comforting musk and vetiver, creating a gourmand warmth that lingers beautifully.

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