Route 66
CotyEau de Toilette1995
Side by side
Route 66 vs. Polo
Is Route 66 better than Polo?
Polo projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
TobaccoBergamotTarragonOakmossGeraniumPatchouli
sweettobaccoaromaticwoodyfresh spicymossy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Route 66 and Polo?
| Route 66 | Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1995 | 1978 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Carlos Benaïm |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Route 66 and Polo smell?
Route 66
Sweet
Tobacco
Aromatic
Fruity
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Lavender
Polo
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Tobacco
Mossy
Green
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Route 66 and Polo share?
Top
PineappleBergamotLemon
Juniper BerriesBasilBergamotCorianderCarawayTarragon
Heart
LavenderTarragonOakmossGeraniumRosemaryGalbanum
Pine Tree NeedlesLeatherCarnationGeraniumChamomilePepperJasmineRose
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanLabdanumSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwood
OakmossTobaccoCedarMuskPatchouliVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Route 66 or Polo?
| Route 66 | Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Route 66 and Polo?
This is the scent of someone who doesn't explain themselves. Bold in a way that 90s masculine fragrances could be, sweet tobacco, honest aromatics, a touch of tropical that arrives and commits.Route 66
Polo is not trying to impress anyone. This is a well-built masculine that knows exactly what it is, and has never needed to apologize for being a classic.Polo
The hunt
Where to buy Route 66 and Polo
| Route 66 | Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | — | $67.33ecosmetics |
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