Is The Essence Vault Polo Red - 252 a dupe of Ralph Lauren Polo Red?
Polo Red EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Polo Red - 252 EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Polo Red
- Polo Red - 252
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Which Should You Buy?
Polo Red is a bold, crowd-pleasing fusion of juicy cranberry, zesty citrus, and warm coffee-amber. Playful yet assertive, it’s an energetic scent that turns heads without overwhelming the room.
No. 252 nails Polo Red's cranberry-and-coffee opening rush but the saffron-sage heart thins out fast, so the fiery start is here while the original's polished woody-amber depth and staying power aren't.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Saffron
52%
vs
44%
Sage
47%
vs
32%
Cranberry
35%
vs
43%
Amber
35%
vs
40%
Grapefruit
33%
vs
26%
Coffee
32%
vs
24%
Woody Notes
32%
vs
36%
Lemon
31%
vs
30%
Musk
23%
Amber
35%
vs
40%
Woody Notes
32%
vs
36%
Coffee
33%
Musk
23%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Crisp cranberry and citrus make this lively for spring, while the warm amber, saffron and coffee add depth perfect for fall chill. Its warm spicy-fruity blend is energetic enough for mild winter days but may be too rich for hot summer weather.
Occasions
With moderate projection and a vibrant, inviting profile, it's versatile for casual wear, dates, and the office. Its fruity punch and warmth are less suited for formal or athletic situations.
Seasons
Community season votes for Ralph Lauren Polo Red, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.
Occasions
Wearers put Ralph Lauren Polo Red, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Cranberry, Amber, Woody Notes
Adds musk
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