Polo Deep Blue vs. Blue EDT Comparison

The Polo line from Ralph Lauren, has released many different types of Polo Blue, over the years. For 2020, it put out Deep Blue, which is supposed to have a more oceanic quality to it. But, how does this new release compare to the original EDT? Which lasts longer? Smells better? Which cologne is the one to buy?

Polo Blue vs Deep Blue Cologne Comparison

Polo Blue

Notes include: amber, melon, patchouli, geranium, cucumber, tangerine, moss, musk

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Read my original review: Polo Blue Review

Polo Deep Blue

Notes include: Hawaiian Green Mango, fir, sage, Deep Ocean Accord, Cypress Oil, ambroxan, grapefruit

Read my review: Polo Deep Blue

Opening

Polo Blue opens with melon and cucumber notes, giving it a cool, familiar, and crisp aroma. There is a prevalent and consistent aquatic note, at the heart of the fragrance, with tangerine and amber adding a bit more to the composition.

Not too complicated, but nice with a great freshness.

Deep Blue is similar to Blue, but closer to the EDP version, yet does have a distinct opening act. With this Polo fragrance, you get an opening of a delicious mango note, quite a bit like Polo Black.

This gets paired with some citrus and what is called, “Deep Ocean Accord”.

That Deep Ocean smell is a somewhat salty aquatic note with ambroxan highlights. Deep Blue has more of an aquatic profile, than does the original Blue EDT. EDT keeps it crisp and watery, due to melon and cucumber, but it isn’t oceanic.

Which is better? The original Blue has a cool crispness, that smells good, but I think I prefer Deep Blue. I really like the mango note and the more marine scent coming from the new release.

Edge: Deep Blue

Projection

Neither of these fragrances is a powerhouse. I would say that Deep Blue starts off stronger, and in general, has the better sillage. It is a parfum, so the fragrance formula is more concentrated.

Polo Blue EDT isn’t bad, it’s got pretty moderate sillage throughout the wear. Not a weak cologne and will be plenty noticeable. But, it doesn’t hit the same level as Deep Blue. Deep Blue is pretty much on par with Blue EDP, in terms of its strength. Not huge, but very good.

Edge: Deep Blue

Longevity

For me, both of these scents fall in the 7-9 hour range. Solid, but by no means, elite.  There’s not much of a difference, if any, maybe a bit more favorable for Deep Blue but I’m not sure.

I definitely don’t ever break double digit hours with either of these. Most Polo fragrances are like that, not elite, but good.

I haven’t tried recent bottles of EDT, so, I’m not sure if it’s lost a step over the years. As of now, I’m rating this category a tie.

Edge: Push

Versatility

Since these two colognes are so closely related, the do share the same space, in terms of their use. Either can easily be worn year round, but are honestly better in the warmer weather.

Each are more casual daily wears, rather than, anything formal. Clean aquatic fresh scents. Though, you can wear them to the office, without much issue. School, as well, if you’re a younger man.

Edge: Push

Overall Scent

Again, these two are variants of the same basic formula. As such, the differences aren’t going to be overwhelming. But, I will give an opinion as to which one, I’d pick.

While I like the cucumber and citrus elements in the original Polo Blue, I prefer the mango and Deep Ocean accord, of Deep Blue. To me, that opening act is just better, than anything the original offers.

After that, they do become much more similar. After the first two hours or so, Deep Blue is like a mix of the EDT and EDP, with added ambroxan. So, if I had a choice, I’d pick it just for that opening with the mango and slightly better performance.

Deep Blue gets some added freshness and woodiness during the late stages. The sage and cypress, does have an overlap with the newer AdG Profondo by Armani. Yet, this one is heavier on the ambroxan.

Polo Blue EDT can usually be replaced well by Eternity Aqua by Calvin Klein. They are very similar and that can often be had for really cheap. But, then again, I’ve seen all the Polo’s on sale recently.

Winner: Deep Blue

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