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Original by Police — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Police· 1998· After Shave

Original

Name: Original by Police
Brand: Police
Rating: 7.04 (84 reviews)

7.084Typically ~$12

Mostly basil and bergamot, warmed by cashmere. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

Scent profile

Top notes

BasilBergamotApple blossomBlood orange

Heart notes

LavenderFig leafJuniperRosemarySage

Base notes

Cashmere

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

74%

Spring

100%

Summer

93%

Fall

85%

Day

100%

Night

65%

Where

Office

94%

Casual

100%

Date

75%

Club

49%

Formal

75%

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