Polo
Ralph LaurenEau de Toilette1978
Side by side
Polo vs. Tsar
Is Polo better than Tsar?
Polo projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
Juniper BerriesOakmossLeatherCedarBergamotCarnationCorianderGeraniumMuskPatchouli
woodyaromaticfresh spicyearthymossygreenherbal
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The essentials
What's different between Polo and Tsar?
| Polo | Tsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1978 | 1989 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Carlos Benaïm | Philippe Bousseton |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Polo and Tsar smell?
Polo
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Tobacco
Mossy
Green
Sweet
Tsar
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Mossy
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Polo and Tsar share?
Top
Juniper BerriesBasilBergamotCorianderCarawayTarragon
BergamotCorianderGreen NotesLavenderRosemaryArtemisiaCinnamonNeroli
Heart
Pine Tree NeedlesLeatherCarnationGeraniumChamomilePepperJasmineRose
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesGeraniumCarnationTarragonJasmineRoseLily of the ValleyOrris RootCaraway
Base
OakmossTobaccoCedarMuskPatchouliVetiverAmber
OakmossLeatherCedarVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberTonka BeanCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CarnationGeraniumChamomileJasmineRose
GeraniumCarnationLavenderJasmineRoseLily of the Valley
Spicy Notes
CorianderCarawayPepper
CorianderCinnamonCaraway
Herbaceous Notes
BasilTarragon
RosemaryTarragonArtemisia
Woody Notes
Pine Tree NeedlesCedar
Pine TreeCedarSandalwood
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotNeroli
Fruity Notes
Juniper Berries
Juniper BerriesCoconut
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
OakmossGreen Notes
Amber
Amber
Amber
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Polo and Tsar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Polo or Tsar?
| Polo | Tsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Polo and Tsar?
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
This is old-world masculine. Not old-fashioned, old-world. The kind of fragrance that smells like decisiveness, like someone who's never had to explain themselves twice.Tsar
The hunt
Where to buy Polo and Tsar
| Polo | Tsar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 oz | $56.35ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $60.67ecosmetics | — |
| 4 oz | $51.95fragranceshop | — |
| 6.7 oz | $93.39ecosmetics | — |
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