Polo Black
Ralph LaurenEau de Toilette2005
Side by side
Polo Black vs. 212 Men
Is Polo Black better than 212 Men?
212 Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodycitrusaromaticwarm spicypowdery
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 Polo Black and 212 Men?
| Polo Black | 212 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2005 | 1999 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Ellen Molner, Pierre Negrin | Alberto Morillas |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Polo Black and 212 Men smell?
Polo Black
Tropical
Sweet
Woody
Fruity
Citrus
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Polo Black and 212 Men share?
Top
MangoLemonCardamomMandarin Orange
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
Heart
ArtemisiaJasmineOzonic Notes
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodOakmossTonka Bean
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
LemonMandarin Orange
GrapefruitBergamotPetitgrain
Floral Notes
Jasmine
VioletGardeniaLavender
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
GingerSpices
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Herbaceous Notes
Artemisia
Sage
Where they fit
When and where do Polo Black and 212 Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Polo Black or 212 Men?
| Polo Black | 212 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Polo Black and 212 Men?
The ozonic-mango fusion is where opinions split. You'll either find it brilliantly clean or oddly synthetic, there's no middle ground. That's exactly the point.Polo Black
212 Men is a well-crafted citrus aromatic that refuses to stay one-dimensional once it settles. The drydown is where veteran wearers find their favorite phase, and it arrives reliably.212 Men
The hunt
Where to buy Polo Black and 212 Men
| Polo Black | 212 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 oz | $51.96ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $51.31ecosmetics | — |
| 4.2 oz | $41.95fragranceshop | — |
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