Ralph Lauren · 2013
Polo Red
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
CloseArm's length
Polarising
Mixed
tart cranberry citrus over sweet coffee wood
Scent Notes
Gourmand
Base
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About This Perfume
Polo Red by Ralph Lauren is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Polo Red was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Gillotin. Top notes are Cranberry, Grapefruit and Italian Lemon; middle notes are Saffron and Sage; base notes are Amber, Coffee and Woodsy Notes. The latest edition by the house of Ralph Lauren belongs to the collection of men's fragrance Polo which finally celebrates the fiery red color this year. Polo RED is announced as a ferocious and energizing fragrance which includes ingredients fitting the red color. The composition opens with red grapefruit united with cranberry and Italian lemon. The heart of the composition emphasizes accords of red sage, red saffron and lavender, while the "red notes" in the base are described with red wood, hot amber and fragrant coffee beans! The spicy red composition of woody-spicy character is signed by perfumer Olivier Gillotin, carrying the scent of strength, masculinity and character. Ralph Lauren Polo Red arrives in characteristic flacon colored in red, as 45 ml, 75 ml and 125 ml Eau de Toilette along with aftershave 150 ml, 75 ml deo spray and hair and body bath 200 ml.
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Ralph Lauren is an American designer house whose fragrance line has been anchored by the Polo lineage since 1978, Polo Green launched that year and remains a heritage masculine reference. The range leans masculine (18 of 37 pieces), with unisex (7) and feminine (7) filling out. Family coverage: fresh (17) dominates, then gourmand (5), woody (4), floral (2), plus fruity and leather. Top accords are woody, citrus, fresh, fruity and sweet. Prices run from about $22 to $175. Standout live picks: Ralph's Club New York Parfum (dark berries, cardamom, and oud smoke), Ralph's Club New York (sweet creamy vanilla with green citrus leaves), and Polo 67 Eau de Parfum (bright citrus cologne with lavender spark). Ralph's Club is the current-decade flagship; Polo, Polo Blue and Polo Red remain the legacy anchors.
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