Ralph Lauren 2016 EDP

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Polo Blue

by Carlos Benaïm

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Ralph Lauren Polo Blue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Carlos Benaïm. Polo Blue opens with Sea Water, Bergamot, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Iris, Clary Sage, Basil, and Lemon Verbena, and dries down to a base of Suede, Woody Notes, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Ralph Lauren's Polo Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Effortlessly fresh yet sophisticated, Polo Blue Eau de Parfum updates the aquatic genre with aromatic herbs, salty marine notes, and a smooth suede finish. Timeless, versatile, and quietly masculine, it is a staple for any modern man.
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  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
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Polo Blue Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sea Water36%
Bergamot36%
Cardamom28%
Heartas listed
Basil27%
Lemon Verbena26%
Clary Sage25%
Iris22%
Baseas listed
Suede28%
Woody Notes25%
Vetiver24%
Patchouli23%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Its aromatic-marine freshness and touch of green and citrus make it ideal for spring and early fall, while the suede, vetiver, and patchouli add just enough warmth for cool summer nights. Lighter winter use is possible, but it lacks the full depth for coldest months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Balanced projection and refined freshness make it versatile for office and casual wear, and its clean, modern vibe works for dates. It is less suited for formal occasions due to its relaxed, outdoorsy character and not ideal for intense sport settings.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena

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

Polo Blue Eau de Parfum opens with a wave of crisp bergamot and a bracing sea water accord, instantly conjuring clear blue skies and invigorating breezes. Aromatic basil and clary sage introduce a herbal-green heart, laced with orris and subtle floral undertones. As it settles, the base reveals a smooth, suede-like warmth, grounded by earthy vetiver, patchouli, and soft woods. The effect is clean, confident, and quietly sophisticated - a scent that captures the easy elegance of a day by the water.

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