Very Black
meets Polo Black.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Patchouli
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with tropical. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Mahogany Very BlackConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Ralph Lauren Polo BlackConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | United States |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2016 | 2005 |
| Leading accords | woody · citrus · aromatic | tropical · fruity · woody |
| Notes unique to this record | Bergamot, Coriander, Pomelo, Citron, Ozonic notes, Laurels, Cardamom, Galbanum, Ambergris, Woody Notes, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Velvet | Mango, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Tonka Bean, Sage, Wormwood, Lemon |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.73 · 15 votes | 2.95 · 2,036 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 1.94 · 16 votes | 2.04 · 2,102 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.
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.
Very Black
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Polo Black
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 verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and citrus direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed tropical and fruity direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.