Ralph Lauren 1998 EDT

M ££ Statement

Extreme Polo Sport

by René Morgenthaler

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Ralph Lauren Extreme Polo Sport is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1998, created by René Morgenthaler. Extreme Polo Sport opens with Bergamot, Pepper, Nutmeg, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Guaiac Wood, Cypress, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Incense, and Elemi. Ralph Lauren's Extreme Polo Sport carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive scent from the 90s. Some find it a peppery masterpiece, a unique flanker that stands on its own, while others can't get past the potent spice or find it too weak. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of vibe.
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Extreme Polo Sport Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its strong peppery character, make it a good fit for casual wear and certain dates rather than formal events or the office. While named 'Sport', many reviewers noted it's better for after physical activity rather than during.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Extreme Polo Sport kicks off with a sharp, invigorating hit of mint, juniper, and bergamot, quickly followed by a dominant, bracing blast of pepper and nutmeg. As it settles, cypress and guaiac wood emerge, adding a green, woody depth that's both clean and slightly smoky. The drydown introduces a smooth, warm base of sandalwood and elemi, with a whisper of incense bringing an exotic touch.

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