Police 2011 Edt

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To Be

Police To Be is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. The fragrance opens with Pepper and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Cedar, and Amber.

Our verdict on To Be: Favourite

A punchy, cool spicy-fresh masculine with a rebellious edge and a likeable, energetic profile. To Be is affordable, crowd-pleasing, and makes a solid everyday signature for younger men.
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  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Clean
To Be Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14%
Floral 4%
Fruity 3%
Green 25%
Sweet 7%
Warm 20%
Woody 17%
Earthy 17%
Animalic 3%
Fresh 30%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Fresh Spicy
100%
Ozonic
85%
Citrus
80%
Woody
70%
Amber
65%

Notes

Top Notes

Grapefruit 51% Pepper 49%

Heart Notes

Violet Leaf 100%

Base Notes

Amber 39% Cedar 32% Patchouli 29%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

The fresh spicy citrus opening and ozonic-aquatic heart make this ideal for spring and early summer, while the woody-amber base gives it versatility for crisp fall days. It lacks the warmth and density for true winter wear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Moderate projection and a clean, crisp profile make it appropriate for daily casual and office settings, and it is energetic enough for sport. It's less suited to formal wear due to its playful, youthful vibe.

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About

To Be Eau de Toilette opens with an assertive burst of grapefruit and black pepper, immediately creating a lively, sparkling impression. The heart reveals a crisp, green violet leaf layered over airy ozonic and aquatic nuances, evoking a breezy, urban freshness. In the drydown, clean woods and a resinous amber combine with subtle patchouli for a lightly warm, masculine finish. The effect is youthful and energetic, with a modern twist that balances sharpness and clarity.

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