Polo Blue EDP once it settles down, loses a bit of the similarity it shares with ADG Profumo, and begins to emerge more as the original Blue but with more defined notes.

That’s what this fragrance is to me, a blend of Acqua Di Gio Profumo and the original Polo Blue. You would of course have to minus the melon and cucumber notes from the Polo Blue original but that is essentially what this EDP is. Predominantly woody and aromantic, it combines the earthiness of sage and patchouli noir with mango, an unexpected and highly underused note given its sweet quench. Though, smartly, Polo scents use it often. I haven’t smelled the original Polo Blue in a while and only have a slight memory of how it was, so I also have to rely on my posted review, to make comparisons between the two. However, this EDP, definitely feels different. In the summertime, this is the type of perfume that I can wear anywhere, and not feel out of place with it on. It’s pleasant and should garner complements, which is essentially everything most guys want from a fragrance. If you don’t like aquatics or citrus based scents, you should probably look elsewhere.The final dry down, is much more woody/earthy than it had been up to that point. You do still get some basil/sage, but it isn’t nearly as spicy. Wood and patchouli at the base, with suede, sea notes, and some citrus. Much smoother and not as sharp, I really dig the latter stages. When searching for a signature scent, you’d better start with the best polo colognes. As a woman, the most attractive men in my life have worn some version of Polo. But don’t think you have to be Idris Elba-level hot to wear them (trust me). In general, all of Ralph Lauren’s Polo fragrances are intoxicating, working the line between masculine, fresh, and sweet. They simply tend to draw people in without being too overpowering.

That initial burst is pretty strong, but it never matched the intensity of the original bottles of AdG Profumo. Developed by Carlos Benaim, the greatest living perfumer, 42 years after he created the original Polo scent, it’s clear that Ralph Lauren Deep Blue has what it takes to be one of the best polo colognes. Fresh and invigorating, it’s an aromatic aquatic scent that’s known for eliciting compliments. All it takes is a couple of spritzes to become a crowd-pleaser.

Finally the warm and enveloping base notes of Suede, Patchouli and Sheer Musk ensure to this aftershave a long lasting and unique trail. Overall, is Polo Blue Eau de Parfum a buy? It is better than the original, in my opinion. So, if you liked that, then think of this as an upgrade. It does everything well and as a casual scent, I don’t think you could go wrong owning this one.