Polo Red EDT

Ralph Lauren by Olivier Gillotin Original
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Polo Red - 252 EDP

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Our Verdict - Polo Red EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - Polo Red - 252 EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Polo Red EDT
Polo Red - 252 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cranberry 35% vs 43%
Grapefruit 33% vs 26%
Lemon 31% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 44%
Sage 47% vs 32%
Only in Polo Red - 252
Coffee 24%
Shared Notes
Amber 35% vs 40%
Woody 32% vs 36%
Only in Polo Red
Coffee 33%
Only in Polo Red - 252
Musk 23%

Accords

Polo Red Polo Red - 252
95%
Fruity
75%
75%
Citrus
70%
Warm Spicy
70%
Amber
35%
Spicy
55%
50%
Woody
45%
45%
Aromatic
Fruity shared
95%
75%
Citrus
75%
Warm Spicy
70%
Amber shared
70%
35%
Spicy
55%
Woody shared
50%
45%
Aromatic
45%

Performance

Polo Red Polo Red - 252
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Polo Red

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

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.

Polo Red - 252

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Polo Red EDT
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