Police 2011 EDT

M £ Favourite

To Be

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Police To Be is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. To Be opens with Grapefruit and Pepper, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Police's To Be carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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
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To Be Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit51%
Pepper49%
Heartas listed
Violet Leaf100%
Baseas listed
Amber39%
Cedar32%
Patchouli29%

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:
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.

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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Where to buy

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