Ralph Lauren 2017 Parfum

M ££ Acquired

Polo Red Extreme

by Olivier Gillotin

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Ralph Lauren Polo Red Extreme is a Parfum launched in 2017, created by Olivier Gillotin. Polo Red Extreme opens with Lemon and Orange, settles into a heart of Ginger, Coffee, and Chocolate, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, and Vanilla. Ralph Lauren's Polo Red Extreme carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A punchy, addictive coffee-leather gourmand for those who crave boldness and warmth. Not for the shy, this is a confident signature with a dark, energising twist. Best worn when you want to leave a lasting impression.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Sensual
Polo Red Extreme Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Ginger37%
Chocolate10%

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
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Its warm spicy, coffee, and leather facets make this ideal for cold and brisk weather, shining in fall and winter. The richness may overwhelm in summer heat, while citrus keeps it just fresh enough for cool spring evenings.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its bold coffee and leather signature is more suited to dates, nights out, or relaxed occasions rather than strict office or active settings. The projection is present without being room-filling, but the scent profile is attention-grabbing.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

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 Extreme swirls with the intoxicating bitterness of roasted coffee set against a juicy blast of blood orange, layered atop spicy red ginger. As the heart settles, creamy bourbon vanilla and supple leather emerge, deepening the composition with a velvety, gourmand warmth. The base is woody and subtly resinous, giving the whole scent a dark, modern masculinity. This parfum is daring and rich, projecting energy and allure for nights out or cold days.

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