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Polo Red Rush

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Ralph Lauren Polo Red Rush is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018. Polo Red Rush opens with Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Red Apple, Orange Blossom, Lavender, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Coffee. Ralph Lauren's Polo Red Rush carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Polo Red Rush is a flanker that desperately tries to be relevant but falls flat. It smells decent enough and perfectly inoffensive, but you'll probably forget it five minutes after spraying. Save your cash and find something with a bit more personality.
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Polo Red Rush 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
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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, fruity, and inoffensive nature, combined with generally low projection and moderate longevity, makes it suitable for office wear where it won't overpower. It's a solid choice for casual daytime activities and a decent gym scent, as its lighter profile won't be cloying. However, for dates or formal events, its lack of distinction means it won't leave a memorable impression.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Opens with a bright, fruity explosion of pineapple, grapefruit, lemon, and mandarin - a genuinely uplifting start. Soon, the zest settles into a muddled heart where lavender, red apple, and a faint hint of coffee try to make their presence known. The drydown is a soft, musky cedar, rather generic and fleeting, leaving behind a trace of pleasant but ultimately forgettable freshness.

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