Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Polo
Polo by Ralph Lauren (1978) is built around Artemisia, Basil, Thyme, Pine. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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- 1
Caron · 1976
Yatagan
Shared notes: Basil, Artemisia, Pine, Oakmoss, Patchouli. What differs: Petitgrain, Lavender, Fennel.
- 2
Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989
Tsar
Shared notes: Artemisia, Pine, Oakmoss, Leather. What differs: Coriander, Rosemary, Lavender.
- 3
Dior · 1980
Jules
Shared notes: Basil, Oakmoss, Leather, Musk. What differs: Bergamot, Tarragon, Cumin. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
- 4
Guy Laroche · 1982
Drakkar Noir
Shared notes: Basil, Leather, Oakmoss. What differs: Lavender, Rosemary, Juniper. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
- 5
Versace · 1996
The Dreamer
Shared notes: Artemisia, Tobacco. What differs: Juniper, Tarragon, Lavender. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
- 6
Parfum d'Empire · 2018
Acqua di Scandola
Shared notes: Basil, Artemisia, Oakmoss, Patchouli. What differs: Lemon, Aldehydes, Watery Notes. Positioned as Unisex.
- 7
Parfums de Marly · 2009
Lippizan
Shared notes: Thyme, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Leather, Musk. What differs: Clary Sage, Tarragon, Cardamom.
- 8
Van Cleef & Arpels · 1978
Pour Homme
Shared notes: Basil, Patchouli, Leather, Oakmoss, Musk. What differs: Bergamot, Lavender, Sage.
- 9
Kenzo · 1991
Kenzo pour Homme
Shared notes: Thyme, Pine, Musk. What differs: Clary Sage, Rosewood, Bergamot.
- 10
Yves Saint Laurent · 1981
Kouros
Shared notes: Artemisia, Musk, Leather. What differs: Aldehydes, Coriander, Clary Sage. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Polo?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Yatagan by Caron is the closest: it shares 6 notes with Polo, including Basil, Artemisia, Pine.
What is an alternative to Polo from another house?
Yatagan (Caron, 1976) picks up Basil, Artemisia, Pine in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.