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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Contradiction
meets Polo Explorer.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Mandarin Orange · Coriander · Sandalwood

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Calvin Klein Contradiction bottle
Calvin Klein

Contradiction

Concentration not recorded

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Ralph Lauren Polo Explorer bottle
Ralph Lauren

Polo Explorer

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originUnited StatesUnited States
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year19992007
Leading accordsaromatic · citrus · woodywoody · citrus · aromatic
Notes unique to this recordLime, Lavender, Lemon, Clary Sage, Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Vetiver, Musk, Ebony WoodBergamot, Leather, Mahogany, Amber
Longevity / 52.87 · 435 votes3.15 · 249 votes
Projection / 42.16 · 484 votes2.22 · 265 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Contradiction

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Polo Explorer

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed aromatic and citrus direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and citrus direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.