Ralph Lauren 1991 EDT

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Polo Crest

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Ralph Lauren Polo Crest is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1991. Polo Crest opens with Caraway, Bergamot, Juniper, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Pine Needle, Rose, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Cedar. Ralph Lauren's Polo Crest carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Polo Crest is a divisive classic. Fans say it's the ultimate Polo Green flanker, a more refined take on the original, while detractors call it a weak, overpriced dud. A true love-it-or-hate-it scent for the discerning collector.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Polo Crest 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Despite its moderate performance, many reviewers highlight this as a more subdued,

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opening with a crisp burst of bergamot and juniper, Polo Crest quickly introduces a rich, herbal complexity from rosemary and basil. The heart unfolds with a masculine blend of pine needle, rose, and geranium, softened by a hint of carnation. The base is a sophisticated chypre with prominent oakmoss, leather, and cedar, rounded out by warm amber and a clean musk, creating a scent that's both rugged and refined.

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