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    Side by side

    Polo vs. Des Cendres

    Polo by Ralph Lauren bottle

    Polo

    Ralph Lauren
    Eau de Toilette1978
    Very 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: Polo vs. Des Cendres
    PoloDes Cendres
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched19782023
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerCarlos BenaïmAntoine Lie
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Polo

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Tobacco
    Mossy
    Green
    Sweet

    Des Cendres

    Woody
    Green
    Leather
    Aromatic
    Mossy
    Earthy
    Animalic
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Juniper BerriesBasilBergamotCorianderCarawayTarragon
    Swiss Pine TarGalbanumBirchMintClove
    Heart
    Pine Tree NeedlesLeatherCarnationGeraniumChamomilePepperJasmineRose
    LeatherViolet LeafTuberose
    Base
    OakmossTobaccoCedarMuskPatchouliVetiverAmber
    OakmossHyraceumVetiverPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Polo vs. Des Cendres
    PoloDes Cendres
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Bold, unapologetic, and built for someone who knows exactly what they want. No safe moves here, just smoke, leather, and the kind of presence that turns heads without trying.Des Cendres

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Polo vs. Des Cendres
    PoloDes Cendres
    0.27 oz$11.89fragrancenet
    2 oz$46.19fragrancenet
    4 oz$67.33ecosmetics

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