Ralph Lauren 2020 EDP

M ££ Statement

Polo Red

by Olivier Gillotin

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Ralph Lauren Polo Red is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Olivier Gillotin. Polo Red opens with Grapefruit, Ginger, and Cranberry, settles into a heart of Lavender, Labdanum, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Guaiac Wood, and Benzoin. Ralph Lauren's Polo Red carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A charismatic blend of tart cranberry, spicy ginger, and ambery woods, Polo Red Eau de Parfum stands out with its vibrant energy and seductive warmth. It makes a strong impression without overpowering, hitting the sweet spot between modern freshness and classic masculine depth.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Bold
  • Sensual
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Polo Red 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
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 Winter

The vibrant fruity and citrus top notes pair well with spring and fall, while the warm, ambery-woody base brings enough richness and depth for cooler weather. It may be heavy for mid-summer heat but suits mild to chilly conditions perfectly.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold fruity-spicy opening and warm base make it excellent for date nights and casual outings. The moderate projection and intensity allow for careful office wear, but it's too rich and present for sporty or very formal occasions.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Polo Red Eau de Parfum ignites with a juicy burst of cranberry and pink grapefruit, swiftly spiced up by zesty ginger and pink pepper. Herbal clary sage and aromatic lavender provide a bracingly clean, masculine core, while the base unfolds with creamy cedar, guaiac wood, opoponax, and musk, wrapped in golden amber and balsamic resins. The result: a magnetic, energetic scent that balances lively fruit with warm, ambery woods, radiating confidence and modern sensuality.

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