138 community ratings

To Be (Eau de Toilette)

2011MenModern

5.9/ 10

Community score
138 ratings

Police To Be Eau de Toilette is an everyday men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with an aquatic lightness.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 143 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.1 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.5 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 37% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does To Be (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It opens with grapefruit and pepper, and violet leaf in the heart adds a green coolness. The base settles on amber, cedar and patchouli, giving it a woody footing. Fruity and spicy touches show in the accords, but the fresh, citrus side leads.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come first, with sport and business also getting votes. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Porsche Design Sport and Armaf Ventana have a close profile.