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Havana vs Polo

Havana and Polo overlap 57% in notes and accords; 13 notes appear in both. Polo projects more: sillage 7.7/10 against 7.2/10 for Havana. Havana is the more floral of the two.

At a glance

HavanaPolo
BrandAramisRalph Lauren
Release year19941978
ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
Rating
7.9/10351 votes
7.8/10652 votes
Longevity
7.6/10
8.0/10
Sillage
7.2/10
7.7/10

When to wear

Seasons
HavanaPolo
Autumn32%34%
Spring27%26%
Winter23%27%
Summer18%13%
Occasions
HavanaPolo
Casual23%22%
Daytime20%21%
Evening20%19%
Office17%18%
Nighttime19%16%
Sport0%5%

Notes

In both

  • Basil
  • Bergamot
  • Caraway
  • Tarragon
  • Jasmine
  • Tobacco
  • Carnation
  • Geranium
  • Vetiver
  • Amber
  • Leather
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Havana

Only in this one

  • Green notes
  • Aldehydes
  • Mandarin orange
  • Lily of the valley
  • Fir
  • Cinnamon
  • Sandalwood
  • Tonka bean
  • Vanilla
  • Oak bark

Polo

Only in this one

  • Coriander
  • Juniper berry
  • Chamomile
  • Pine
  • Rose
  • Pepper
  • Cedar
  • Oakmoss

Accords

Havana

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Resinous

Polo

  1. Fresh
  2. Green
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Resinous
  6. Earthy

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Polo lasts longer: longevity 8.0/10 against 7.6/10 for Havana.

Which one projects more?

Polo projects more: sillage 7.7/10 against 7.2/10 for Havana.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 23% of the season votes for Havana and 27% for Polo.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 18% of the season votes for Havana and 13% for Polo.

Which one is rated higher?

Havana is rated higher: 7.9/10 against 7.8/10 for Polo.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Basil, Bergamot, Caraway, Tarragon, Jasmine, Tobacco, Carnation, Geranium, Vetiver, Amber, Leather, Patchouli, Musk.