Ralph Lauren 2023 EDP

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Polo Oud

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Ralph Lauren Polo Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Polo Oud opens with Pink Pepper and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Orange, Rose, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Oud, Patchouli, and Guaiac Wood. Ralph Lauren's Polo Oud carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Polo Oud is a surprisingly accessible and wearable take on oud, though it's certainly not for everyone. While some find it dark and elegant, others sniff out a 'rusty iron' and 'fecal' scent. It's a proper grown-up scent, best left to the discerning gentlemen.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
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Polo Oud Eau de Parfum 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

This is definitely a cold-weather fragrance as it's rich and can be quite polarising for the first few hours. It’s perfect for formal events and dates, lending an elegant, refined touch without being overly loud.

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

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 Oud opens with a sharp, peppery kick of pink pepper and clary sage, quickly softening into a heart of subtle rose, spiced cinnamon, and a hint of orange. The true star, oud, emerges smoothly, balanced by earthy vetiver and patchouli, smoky guaiac wood, and a whisper of incense. This is a dark, smooth, and woody affair, without any of the jarring animalic notes that can sometimes accompany oud.

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