Polo Deep Blue Parfum

Hmm. I really love this one. Granted, I’m a big fan of Polo Blue EDT, because it was the very first fragrance I ever had a full bottle of, when I was in 7th grade in 2002 when it first released. I say that because there’s definitely nostalgia playing into my love of this fragrance, simply because I really adore the DNA and freshness of it, but I could also see why some dislike it. I like the Blue EDP as well, but this one smelled a lot smoother and more versatile to me. It’s unmistakeable that this is a Polo Blue flanker, but it also comes closer to the modern “blue” frags than any other scent in the Polo Blue line. That’s not to say they’re in the same category, I really don’t consider scents like Sauvage or Dylan Blue to even be aquatics, but this one definitely is. The opening is really beautiful, mango and some citruses bring an incredibly fresh and rejuvenating aroma when you first spray this. The opening smells much more pure, clean, and smooth compared to Sauvage and the likes. It’s crisp and not overly spicy or an assault on the nostrils, just very pleasant, uplifting, and incredibly clean and fresh. Once the opening dissipates, Deep Blue brings more green and woody elements to the equation, and it’s why I chose this one over the EDP. There is a sense of spice, but it’s not as dense as the EDP, which makes the EDP smell a bit more rough while Deep Blue smells smoother and more relaxed. I’d say it’s a bit less elegant and more casual overall, which is actually exactly what I want in an aquatic. The mid and drydown can remind me of something like Nivea mens aftershave, it’s just got a touch of smooth aromatic creaminess, without becoming too woody or mature smelling. Cons and things to consider before buying- when smelled up close, it can definitely smell synthetic compared to a higher end fragrance. In the air, it’s stunning though and I’d take this over some niche offerings in my collection honestly. The ambroxan is noticeable and will turn off anyone who dislikes this synthetic aromachemical. That being said, this is not some loud, douchey locker room bro type scent, it’s versatile and classy and shockingly even works when it’s not warm out... the first aquatic I’ve ever been comfortable wearing no matter the weather. Classy yet sporty, and very casual IMO, not a date night type scent or something you’d wear in a suit and tie. Great for going out in a tee shirt, after the gym, even just lounging around at home on the weekend or at work. A perfect daily driver for a man who wants to smell fresh yet not shout it from the rooftops. Clean yet still sophisticated. Longevity is not so good for a parfum, but it can be found for pretty cheap so I don’t care. I got a massive 200ml/6.7oz bottle for less than a 100ml/3.4oz of many other designer brands. The scent profile and structure feels more like an EDT, but it definitely does last much longer than an EDT, have no fear.

Update 4/2/25: I've worn this a few times over the last few weeks and it's one of those fresh and easy wearing fragrances that gets compliments and just smells good. The more I wear it, the more it grows on me and starts to separate itself from the acqua di gio line. ADG smells of better quality (my favorite being the EDP and parfum version), but is significantly more aquatic as well as being more tangy with citrus. Deep blue, on the other hand, is an ambroxin bomb 💣 with a really beautiful tropical-ish fruity note in the opening. It's far less abrasive than other, more famous ambroxin bombs, but there's also a depth to it that really dials up the class a bit. I wear it to the office in business attire just as easily as I do taking my kids to the playground in joggers, etc. If you want something super versatile, fresh, with a scent trail that will get you noticed - oh, and is extremely affordable compared to other similar fragrances of equal quality and performance: then deep blue is a no-regrets blind buy for the spring and summer months. If polo does a thing with fragrances these days that just seems to work, it's making these easy to wear, addictive, versatile and clean fragrances like polo 67, polo blue parfum and this one. For $40, you can't go wrong. Original Review: Not sure what I expected, but it was a blind buy and not a bad one. The only problem I have with it is that it's very redundant with acqua di gio EDP which I love and smells a bit more aquatic, but is generally a very very similar fragrance. For $30, this is great and it smells very fresh and clean. But unless something changes when I smell each at the same time, I'm getting a bit tired of the often extremely subtle differences between fragrances within the same general genre. It's nothing like many of the other blues that are heavier on ambroxin or cleary sage, but as far as marine, blue scents go, this is just too close to something I already have and enjoy immensely.

I wore this yesterday after getting my recently purchased bottle in the mail one day prior. I had a couple samples of this that I had used up, but finally had to pull the trigger when I found out this had been discontinued! If you really like this particular scent, now is the time to get it, I picked up a 4.2oz bottle for only $45.00 at Fragrance Shop, which I would consider an absolute steal of a price. Now, onto why I had to make sure I secured a bottle for myself: The opening has a nice fruit opening of mango, grapefruit and bergamot. The heart is brief, mostly dominated by cypress, beside clary sage and geranium, which is almost not detectable. As it dries down, you will see that the Ambroxan is clearly detectable, but it is so well blended with the other notes that it creates a nice salty fizzy vibe, that makes you think you are on the seaside. It is a parfum concentration, so the sillage trail is strong, but the projection is not a monster. However, the longevity lasts a good 8 hours before it turns into a skin scent, and even then it will last a few more hours beyond that! Definitely a masculine scent but I can see it appeal to guys from their 20's all the way to their 50's. That is the magic of fresh scents, they can appeal to some of the largest age ranges and audiences. I'd also like to add that this is a Compliment magnet. I wore this at work, and two coworkers said I smelled really good. When I stopped at my girlfriend's place after work, she also added to the list of compliments. What impressed me was the fact that I had sprayed this on over 9 hours ago, and she was able to still smell it clearly while hugging and sitting next to me. This is also a reminder to all of the "performance bros" that not all fragrances need to fill up every room you walk into and choke out everyone around you. A tight long lasting bubble within arms reach is also a great signifier of good performance, especially for a fresh fragrance like this one.

This is a pretty solid high heat fragrance. It opens with a very bright, watery sweet citrus at the top (which I imagine is what that "crystal fizz" marketing means) and dries down to a subtle, fresh ambroxan. I would classify this as an ambroxan fragrance because it's the dominant note and it's going to be what you're smelling for most of it's 5-6 hour lifespan. It doesn't project very much after the first hour, so I wouldn't call it an "ambroxan bomb" akin to something like Explorer Montblanc or Dior Sauvage. The biggest surprise in this one, and why I like it so much is how long it lasts. I always appreciate a summer freshie that lasts a long time, this one is a great bang for your buck because of it's longevity. This fragrance is for someone who is looking for a long lasting affordable ambroxan fragrance to wear on the absolute hottest days. Ambroxan can be a note that is cloying in high heat, but this fragrance is a lot more subtle and watery than your typical ambroxan fragrance. It smells great in heat and doesn't choke anybody out. I don't know of much other long-lasting high heat ambroxan fragrances, especially at the price you can find this one for. It's worth checking out if you're looking for that kind of thing. Similar fragrances: Montblanc Explorer (Heavier Ambroxan), ADG Profondo (More Expensive), Dolce & Gabanna Light Blue eau Intense (Heavier Citrus, no ambroxan but similar longevity) Some things I think are worth pointing out: 1. Most will see this as a positive, but it really doesn't have anything in common with the classic polo blue. There's no melon at all and the water notes in this one are more saltwater than freshwater. 2. The mango in this really isn't noticeable. If you're looking for a mango fragrance I'd skip this one. It's primarily citrus and ambroxan.

Performance 8.5/10 Projection 7/10 (It's a parfum) Value for total cost 10/10 Overall good purchase & would recommend The mango note here is kind of cartoonish and noncomplex, especially for a fruit accord. I used to work in the produce department at a major corporate grocery store in the midwest and this kind of smells like the mangoes that I'd put out, but not really the exact same. I typically associate the smell of mango with evergreen sap and fresh fruit. I didn't really get the wood sap here but that's ok. Deep blue is by no means bad, but I literally cannot detect cypress or geranium or sage or patchouli or fir resin. Maybe when it macerates a little longer I'll be able to smell them, but for right now I've got nothing. I was hoping for more fir resin and more cypress but I'm not bummed at all, especially because of the price. In terms of when & where I'd reach for this, this is an amazing everyday spring-to-late-summer offering. It's not too serious, not too office-y, and not too loud either. If you want to wear fragrance but don't want to offend some people or do a one-theme nuke (ambroxan, crazy intense floral, neon citrus, spice, etc) then you could ostensibly wear this and fulfill that desire. This isn't really a perfume to write home about but that's kind of what I love about it. It's a safe, shower gel, clean young man fragrance. It's not remarkable or exceptional but I don't think it needs to be. It's safe and it gets the job done. It's an easy blue.

It's just another "blue" fragrance that's a flanker to the original "Captain America" of men's fragrances, Polo Blue. There's nothing "deep" or complex about Polo Deep Blue. It smells like a variation of Polo Blue with just enough variation to have its own identity. If you like ambroxan, citrus, a touch of musk, and a proprietary scent Polo calls "crystal fizz" and you want to smell like sex, this is not for you. There are far superior options out there such as Dior Savauge and Bleu de Chanel. This is a more grown-up, business casual, stable, everyday cologne, or at-work office cologne. Great stability, but depending on your tastes, might come off as a bit boring. This scent is pretty good for your 'Average Joe' but blah for the guy that owns several colognes and a certain no-go for any cologne connoisseur. Sillage is below average for this being labeled a "parfum" and after about 3 hours, it can only be detected from about 4 inches away. I have moderately oily skin so the performance lasts about 7 hours for me. I'm still a fan of the original "Captain America" and Polo Blue is still one of my wife's favorites. I wanted a change from Polo Blue without straying too far away from what she likes and she likes Polo Deep Blue a tad better. I personally give Polo Blue a 6/10 because the asking price is a tad high ($85 for 2.5oz and $105 for 4.2oz) for such an average performer. If it was $15 cheaper I would give it a 7/10.

In my youth I wore Polo fragrances, the Green, Red, Orange and Blue. So, I did actually buy this blind but I got a good deal from someone who did not want it. When I first smelled it I was reminded of my Brother's wedding. The celebration afterward was in a very classy establishment in Kensington, London. I walked into another part of the place and there were a lot of extremely wealthy people sitting in high chairs, like thrones, drinking very expensive wine and spirits. I could tell by the watches they wore, the tailored suits, the groomed hair, and the very beautiful and exquisitely dressed young women that accompanied them. Well, to get to the point, Deep Blue parfum smells like that room. Whatever air freshener and carpet cleaner they were using, mixed with the scents worn by the men and women in attendance produced a smell as close to Deep Blue as I can describe. I am sure this is a coincidence that I only remark upon because of the significance of the day and my memory, right down to the debate I had with the very well dressed doorman from Dublin on the politics of Ireland. This is not a scent which lasts long on my skin, but I think it exudes an air of uniqueness that is like that day was. I personally love it, and will buy more when my bottle is finished.

Third wearing, and I've liked it more each time. Close to a "love." Works so well in this sticky Southern heat. It may be similar to some aquatics, but the mango, cypress and fir make it a standout for me. It's fresh, more green than blue, and the ambroxan doesn't overwhelm my nose. Becomes more of a skin scent for me after 3 hours, so I wish the longevity were a bit better, but I can still pick it up at the end of the day. I haven't gone heavy on the sprays yet and haven't sprayed on clothes. The Blue DNA is in there for sure, but I always liked Blue because it was fresh, clean, light and masculine and made for an easy spring-to-fall reach. I get that folks dump on RL for being safe or boring, etc., but this works and that's what matters. Hope this flanker hangs around a while. *** Update: It's a "love." The longevity is there, I'm just anosmic after a few hours. I'm not a heavy sprayer (2 max). Workout partner picked it up at the end of the day, so it's performing like a "sport" fragrance and reappearing with higher body temps. Recently, this was met with, "mmm, you still smell nice," the morning after a (very) good night when the other party came in close. Skin scent for sure, but that was almost 24 hours after applied. Solid.

Great juice from Ralph Lauren. It will transport you to somewhere warmer and better as soon as you spray it so if you don't think you will holiday this year just buy this instead. Starts really quite tropical with the Mango and the Citrus Fruits combining to give a really beautiful opening that doesn't come across as too sweet - the citrus is quite piercing in fact but very smooth and in no way synthetic. After about 10 minutes Clary Sage and Geranium start announcing themselves to the party but sit in the background whilst the aquatic side of the fragrance starts to really take centre stage. I don't know what RL have used here but this is probably the best aquatic I have smelt - really you can picture yourself sitting at a beachfront cafe or strolling along a promenade on that special holiday. The Ambroxan gives the juice a load of freshness in the drydown and that bit of staying power along with the Musk lurking in the base which just adds to the aquatics. That Mango note in the opening stays for the duration and is probably the dominant note - which is good because it's also the best note. Easily one of the best Ralph Lauren releases of recent years. This will be my summer juice of choice in 2021. 8.5/10

Finally a Polo Blue flanker that is worth owning. I suppose from the outside looking in at the fragrance space you'd assume Ralph Lauren would be making higher end designer scents but they're not. Most are generic and forgettable. While this isn't anything groundbreaking it is very good for what it's trying to do. Ofcourse it's still a shower gelly "blue" ambroxan aquatic/marine scent. But this has some interesting elements. The mango note helps set it apart from other blue scents. Gives it a little bit of a tropical fruity vibe in addition to the citruses. But for me the cypress is the underrated player here. On my skin this goes green sometimes rather than blue. For a blue scent it has subtle nuances. The performance makes it even better. I'm getting about 8 hours, maybe even 9. I like how Polo went straight for a Parfum with this one, it helps fits the Deep Blue name. This might be my favorite blue fragrance right now. I wore this alot last spring and summer. Looking foward to wearing again. I'm happy for Polo.

In all honesty the normal shopper will smell this, and all the other aquatic blue fragrances and think they all smell the same. This is a good fragrance despite all the intentional hate it’s getting on here. Is it a good fragrance? Yes it is! Nothing groundbreaking by no means, but anyone who says it isn’t shouldn’t say they like any of the other blue fragrances either and that’s just facts. I purchased this one and ADG profondo at the same time, they smell similar but also have distinct differences at the same time, I enjoy them both. Yet I have gotten pretty much the same reaction to them both and about the same amount of compliments. This one I wore to work one day and a person standing about 5ft away from me was like “oh wow! What are you wearing!?” And that was easily after about 7 hours into the work day. So yes it does perform very well. The mango is there in the opening and it drys down to a woody (not a “heavy” Ambroxan either) aquatic musky scent! Masculine, deep and fresh. An easy 8/10

First impression, on a hot summer day sprayed on clothes and skin. I really enjoy the scent profile. The dry down smells great. For a polo scent Im kinda impressed. Aquatic in the opening with the shower gel but then drys down greenish blue and man it smells great. Im really digging this and for the price on discounters this could be a really easy dumb reach and a great inoffensive blue. This projected for 1-2 hours but it's 10 hours later and it's hanging around as a skin scent. It's no beast but if you let the trigger go I think this could have good performance. I agree with @Ointmeal that this doesn't overpower and does wear light but still sends out some wafts! This is no mind blower. It's in the shower gel blue space with a slight greeness and it does a great job at it. I'll see where my second wear leaves me but Im pretty sure this will be in my summer collection. Definitely recommend trying a sample cause it scratches a blue itch hard.

Overlooked by many and it shouldnt be. This is a blue/green scent thats great for warm weather. Even better, it works when its cold as well. Its crisp, refreshing, and enjoyable. It is a little on the synthetic side once the drydown comes around due to the ambroxan oil being a tad on the screechy side. Its not as bad the ambroxan in Sauvage EDT though. Deep blue is balanced just right at the end of the day. Everyone should check this one out especially if you can pick this one up for under $50. I bought a bottle last year for like $38. The price has came back up currently for a reason but it will go back down in a few months and thats when you need to grab it if you are on a budget because this is one that I feel that the price is going to go back up every summer as long as its still being produced. Edit: Discontinued Id purchase by the end of 2025 if you want to snag it for a good price. This one is still worth buying guys don't pass on it.

This could very well be my favorite scent. It’s a version of the AdG Profundo DNA with some tropical, sweet nuances (with, of course, some of the Polo Blue DNA. Can’t forget that). The mango here is not super heavy or syrupy like it can sometimes be in other fragrances, but is a little greener and a little more subtle and nice. The ambroxan is very nice here as well. Even though it’s a very overdone note it works really nice when it’s used a little more discreetly like it is here. It blends well with the mango and sea notes and just sort of enhances them rather than overpowers. I especially love the aromatics from the cypress and fir. The performance is also really great. I got around 8 hours or so, and it projects far and for quite a while. I see this as a good mix of old and new. It’s got a little of that older-fashioned sensibility along with some of the better trends of some modern scents to make it fun and noticeable.

I used to be a huge fan of Polo Sport, which was my signature scent throughout my high school and most of the university years too. I haven't smelled Polo Sport in at least a decade but this one gave me a very nice mental image from my Polo Sport years. At first this smells like I just got out of shower, but not the regular cheap shower gel smell. Just very fresh with subtle hints of mango. The drydown is fantastic, with musky and ambroxany notes but still maintaining the freshness thanks to the sea notes and patchouli. Longevity could be better but in my use that has not been a problem, I get around 6 hours of projection. This is of course nothing very unique either. Just an excellent everyday fragrance which i'm sure offends no one. Girls aren't dropping their pants but they do say I smell "nice". This has quickly become my go-to fragrance for office days and definitely my favourite of the current Polo line.

There is nothing special or unique here but if you are looking at Polo then you are looking in the wrong place for that. What it is is a very fresh clean shower gel that most people will enjoy. I have gotten alot of "you smell great" compliments but more importantly, I enjoy it. Certainly not the most unique smell I own, but its good. It is easy reach for most casual occasions and great for work. The citrus goes away quick, but the dry down is pleasant mix of aquatic, the cypress, sage and woods. With regards to the entre Polo Blue and Deep Blue line, which all very mass appealing easy shower gel types, Deep Blue Parfum has the best performance for me. Its still not great. But good. Maybe 6 hours, so not beast mode but for the price its not terrible and especially compared the other Polos.

This is the perfect work scent for the warmer weather, as soon as the sun starts to come out, this will return to my rotation. It’s a very safe fragrance, nothing offensive in the fragrance notes and generally very pleasant without being too over the top. The mango, grapefruit and ambroxan comes through and you can smell the citrusy sweetness deep into the dry down. I don’t work in an environment where I can really respray but it’s a pleasant surprise when 8-10 hours into my day I can turn my head and still get the scent coming through, this lasts so long on my skin. I’d highly recommend this for any work environment in the warmer weather and even as a general day wear fragrance. At the price I got this (45 for 75ml) it’s quite good value and I’ll be buying a replacement bottle.

Having worn this for a few months now I have just bit the bullet and ordered another large gift set to see me through until next year and beyond. This for me is the best Designer Citrus Aromatic Aquatic currently on the market and by some distance. The mango really gives this the edge over something like Profondo. The performance is also great - strong projection for the first couple of hours but the sillage here is off the charts, you can be moving about 5 or 6 hours after applying this stuff and you and others will still get strong whiffs of this stuff. Even in cold weather this stuff just works. Grab it because I feel it maybe won't stick about for too long, if it's reduced I will buy another bottle in the festive sales because I can't have enough of this juice.

Absolutely love this fragrance! The initial brightness gives way to a unique unripe mango note, creating a refreshingly deep experience. The star of the show, the green unripe mango, gives it a green vibe, but the overall scent profile feels uniquely blue to me. Best enjoyed on a hot, sunny day, it lingers, periodically reminding you of its lively presence, a fragrance that transports me to a scorching summer day in the Pacific Northwest. In terms of Polo fragrances by Ralph Lauren, this one stands out as the best. My only gripe is with the bottle. While the design is lovely, I find the chrome on the sides unnecessary. Additionally, the cap could have had more weight to it. Nonetheless, these are minor drawbacks in an otherwise fantastic fragrance experience.

This is a fragrance that follows the “Blue Rules” yes it has some similarities to the Blue type of others, but this is a new genre and people love this type not only the wearer, but the surrounding people. I think every fragrance name has a blue line. This one has a unique opening and a more typical ambroxin dry down that creamy fresh clean smell. This is not a beast and for me that is good. It performs very well and has a nice scent bubble for a good part of the day on me last about 8+ hours and people will notice it at more than an arms length for a few hours, but it will still be noticeable in closer encounters after that pretty much the rest of the day. My favorite out of Polo’s blues. And is right near the top with the rest of my blue fragrances.