Police 2013 EDT

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TO BE The King

by Pierre-Constantin Guéros

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Police TO BE The King is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Pierre-Constantin Guéros. TO BE The King opens with Lemon, Cedar, Cardamom, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Amber, Lavender, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Resins, Orange Blossom, and Tonka Bean. Police's TO BE The King carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one is a divisive number: some hail its unique, spicy sweetness as a hidden gem, others recoil from its synthetic edge. It's affordable, quirky and certainly not for everyone, but if it hits right, it's a stellar bargain.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Playful
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TO BE The King 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 Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate projection and generally pleasant, albeit sometimes polarising, aroma make it fit for casual wear and dates. The spicy sweetness and occasional synthetic undertones are less suited for formal settings or sports, and its varied longevity makes it a risky office choice.

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

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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 The King opens with a bold, fresh-spicy hit of bay leaf, nutmeg, and cardamom, brightened by a twist of lemon. This lively introduction soon mellows into a woody heart where lavender and cashmere wood intertwine with rich amber. The dry-down reveals a warm, resinous base, with creamy tonka bean and a surprising hint of orange blossom lending a touch of unexpected sweetness and depth, making for a complex, evolving scent journey.

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