Fragrances inspired by Polo Blue Eau de Toilette
The original
Polo Blue
Ralph Lauren
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Lavender, Jasmine, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops cardamom and clary sage
Our verdict
Polo Blue by Ralph Lauren and Chelsea Man by ALREHAB PERFUMES cater to different scent preferences and budgets.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and green notes, drops cardamom and clary sage
Choose Chelsea Man when
Want a unisex, budget-friendly option.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Clary Sage
The main difference
Adds cardamom and frankincense, drops amberwood and aquatic
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Vetiver, Clary Sage, Lavender
The main difference
Adds frankincense and jasmine, drops allspice and blood orange
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli, Lavender, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops clary sage and frankincense
What they share
Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Lavender, Vetiver, Cardamom
The main difference
Adds amberwood and apple, drops clary sage and frankincense
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Lavender, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds allspice and blood orange, drops cardamom and frankincense
What they share
Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Lavender, Vetiver, Cardamom
The main difference
Adds amberwood and apple, drops clary sage and frankincense
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Ralph Lauren. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.