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Ralph Lauren 2023 Parfum

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Polo Red

by Olivier Gillotin

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Ralph Lauren Polo Red is a Parfum launched in 2023, created by Olivier Gillotin. Polo Red opens with Bergamot, Blood Orange, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Absinth, Orris, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Opoponax. Ralph Lauren's Polo Red carries a Favourite verdict, a soft spicy-led wear.

Polo Red Parfum is a 'nearly man' - a fantastic scent that falls short for many on performance, generating a love-hate divide. If it lasted longer, it would be a universal crowd-pleaser.
  • Energetic
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Versatile
Polo Red Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh and clean profile, combined with generally moderate projection, makes it highly suitable for casual and office wear. While pleasant for dates, its lack of strong sillage prevents it from being a formal showstopper, and the citrus lifts it for some light activity.

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About

A juicy burst of blood orange and bergamot, spiced with pink pepper, introduces this energetic scent. The heart unfolds with smooth lavender and a hint of intriguing absinth, softened by powdery orris. It settles into a warm, musky base of opoponax and cedar, delivering a polished, modern masculine feel.