Ralph Lauren
One fragrance is widely sold as a cheaper version of this. Ranked strongest match first.
Like diving into a deep blue pool of cucumber melon and mango while sage and cypress dry on the deck
Main accords: aromatic, fresh spicy, woody, citrus, marine, musky. 2020 · Eau de Parfum
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Often citedCremo
Saltwater & Cypress
A drugstore find that nails the opening of Polo Deep Blue — one owner calls them identical there. It drifts toward generic Polo Blue in the dry down rather than following the original all the way. Stock comes and goes; it is often online-only.
Ranking combines how widely wearers agree a fragrance is a dupe with how closely its notes and accords line up. “Strong match” means both signals agree; “loose match” means it is in the same family but noticeably different on skin. 1 of these link to a published source.
Cremo Saltwater & Cypress is widely sold as a dupe of Ralph Lauren Polo Deep Blue. A drugstore find that nails the opening of Polo Deep Blue — one owner calls them identical there. It drifts toward generic Polo Blue in the dry down rather than following the original all the way. Stock comes and goes; it is often online-only.
Cremo Saltwater & Cypress is the closest we have on record. Wearers name it more often than the alternatives, though agreement is not unanimous. A drugstore find that nails the opening of Polo Deep Blue — one owner calls them identical there. It drifts toward generic Polo Blue in the dry down rather than following the original all the way. Stock comes and goes; it is often online-only.
Yes, though only one: Cremo Saltwater & Cypress. It is the only fragrance we have found a first-hand comparison for.
No. A dupe is built to the same idea, not the same formula, and cheaper materials usually show in the opening and in how long it lasts. That is why every entry here says how it differs instead of giving a percentage. Of Cremo Saltwater & Cypress, for instance: A drugstore find that nails the opening of Polo Deep Blue — one owner calls them identical there. It drifts toward generic Polo Blue in the dry down rather than following the original all the way. Stock comes and goes; it is often online-only.
Like diving into a deep blue pool of cucumber melon and mango while sage and cypress dry on the deck It opens on Green Mango, Grapefruit, Bergamot.
Polo Deep Blue by Ralph Lauren is an Eau de Parfum for men released in 2020. It is the deepest, most intense version of Polo Blue, taking the original's clean freshness and adding tropical depth and woody richness. Think of Polo Blue as the surface of the ocean and Deep Blue as the depths below. It is darker, richer, and more complex while still maintaining that unmistakable Polo Blue character. It smells like the original grew up.
The top notes are bergamot, grapefruit, and green mango. Bergamot provides bright, slightly bitter citrus freshness. Grapefruit adds a tart, energizing quality. Green mango brings an unripe, slightly tangy tropical freshness that is more tart than sweet. Cucumber, mandarin, and melon from the general composition connect back to the original Polo Blue DNA. The opening is familiar but with added depth from the green mango and grapefruit. It feels fresher and more dynamic than the original.
The heart features clary sage, cypress, and geranium. Clary sage brings a dry, herbal quality with a slightly musky undertone. Cypress adds a green, slightly woody freshness that evokes the Mediterranean. Geranium contributes a minty, rosy quality. Sage and verbena from the general notes add herbal and citrusy green facets. The heart is more aromatic and green than the original Polo Blue. The cypress is the key addition, giving the middle a woody-green depth that the original lacks. It adds a sense of the outdoors and open nature.
The base combines ambroxan, fir resin, musk, patchouli, and sugar cane. Ambroxan provides a warm, slightly salty, ambergris-like quality that is popular in modern perfumery. Fir resin adds a clean, balsamic, forest-like warmth. Patchouli contributes earthy depth. Musk adds clean warmth. Sugar cane brings a subtle sweetness that rounds out the base. The base is where Deep Blue really distinguishes itself. It is warmer, woodier, and more complex than the original. The ambroxan and fir resin combination gives it impressive projection and longevity.
Polo Deep Blue works year-round but shines in spring and summer. It suits office wear, dates, casual outings, and everyday situations. The projection is strong and the longevity is excellent for the style.