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    The Point vs. Pool Boy

    The Point by Clue Perfumery bottle

    The Point

    Clue Perfumery
    Eau de Parfum2024
    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: The Point vs. Pool Boy
    The PointPool Boy
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20242016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLaura OberwetterKillian Wells
    Best season—Summer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    The Point

    Marine
    Mineral
    Sand
    Aromatic
    Floral
    Salty
    Fresh
    Honey

    Pool Boy

    Aquatic
    Coconut
    Sweet
    Aldehydic
    Fresh
    Citrus
    Lavender
    Tropical

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Jasmine TeaPorcelainMineral Notes
    CoconutGrapefruitOrange Blossom
    Heart
    Aquatic NotesHoneyPatchouli
    LavenderPineapple
    Base
    SandAmbergris
    Chlorinated WaterCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: The Point vs. Pool Boy
    The PointPool Boy
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The Point feels like standing at the edge of a still ocean on a quiet morning. It's contemplative rather than attention-grabbing, the kind of scent that rewards proximity over projection.The Point
    Some fragrances play it safe. Pool Boy doesn't. That chlorinated water note will either pull you in or make you reach for something conventional. Here's the thing.Pool Boy