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Ralph Lauren Polo vs Dior Jules
Jules for the community favourite, Polo for the value.
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Notes
Top
Juniper BerriesBasilArtemisiaCarawayCorianderBergamot
Heart
Pine Tree NeedlesLeatherChamomilePepperCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose
Base
TobaccoOakmossPatchouliCedarVetiverMuskAmber
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
97%
Fresh spicy
68%
Earthy
54%
Tobacco
54%
Leather
51%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Polo by Ralph Lauren is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Polo was launched in 1978. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaïm. Top notes are Juniper Berries, Basil, Artemisia, Caraway, Coriander and Bergamot; middle notes are Pine Tree Needles, Leather, Chamomile, Pepper, Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Tobacco, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Polo is here for fans of beautiful, eternal things. Its name awakens association with a closed circle of the chosen and this circle has its rules and traditions. As a truly masculine perfume, Polo does not contain floral notes, apart from camomile, which has more grassy than floral scent. The opening of the composition is green and fresh, made of grassy notes of artemisia, basil and thyme, with spicy notes of cumin, coriander and cloves. The heart is strong and masculine as conifer woods, decorated with notes of patchouli, oakmoss and vetiver. The base contains leather, tobacco and thyme, which create a wonderful, intensive trail. Polo is one of the two first perfumes by Ralph Lauren and it was created by Carlos Benaim in 1978.
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Notes
Top
LavenderArtemisiaCarawayBergamot
Heart
CarnationRoseBasilCedarCyclamenSandalwoodJasmine
Base
OakmossLeatherFirMuskAmberTonka Bean
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Fresh spicy
99%
Woody
91%
Mossy
67%
Floral
65%
Leather
62%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Jules by Dior is a Aromatic Green fragrance for men. Jules was launched in 1980. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Martel. Top notes are Lavender, Artemisia, Caraway and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Rose, Basil, Cedar, Cyclamen, Sandalwood and Jasmine; base notes are Oakmoss, Leather, Fir, Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean. Jules is game, smile, fantasy, charm. Jules is gentle, yet strong, determined. Jules is always free, always on the run, but manages to do it all. Jules on the vacation: you can see him everywhere. Jules at work: he isn’t obsessed with the boss image. Jules at night: the whole night belongs to him. Jules early in the morning: he dresses up, lights a cigarette and happily takes off, masculine and careless. These are the characteristics of Christian Dior’s fragrance. Before it appeared in 1980, Dior started a commercial campaign to prepare men for the new fragrance, provocatively named Jules. Jules is a name, yet at the same time it represents “the man, the seducer” – that’s what they called pimps back in the 19th century. The commercial campaign (the posters were made by the famous Rene Gruau) caused so much interest that, when it finally came out, it got sold out at the spot. The perfume is very masculine but elegant, with non-glaring but noticeable amber and notes of leather, flowers and aromatic herbs. It opens with Artemisia, lavender, cumin and bergamot. The heart is filled with jasmine, cyclamen, cedar, basil, rose and sandalwood. The base is composed of leather, Tonka bean, oakmoss, amber, suede and musk. The bottle is now different: transparent, elegant with a black stopper.
Notes in Common
46% sharedShared (12)
BasilArtemisiaCarawayBergamotLeatherCarnationJasmineRoseOakmossCedarMuskAmber
Only in Polo
Juniper BerriesCorianderPine Tree NeedlesChamomilePepperGeraniumTobaccoPatchouliVetiver
Only in Jules
LavenderCyclamenSandalwoodFirTonka Bean
Rating
3.80vs4.34
Ratings
7,223vs504
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
1978vs1980
Which should I buy?
Jules for the community favourite, Polo for the value.
- Jules is rated higher by the community: 4.34 from 504 ratings, against 3.80 from 7,223.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage is comparable: "strong" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Dior is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Ralph Lauren is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Jules if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Polo if value for money matters most.