Ralph Lauren 1994 EDT

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Polo Sport

by Harry Frémont

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Ralph Lauren Polo Sport is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1994, created by Harry Frémont. Polo Sport opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Rosewood, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Ralph Lauren's Polo Sport carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Polo Sport is an undeniable '90s icon, but wearers are split on whether its modern iteration captures the original magic. Some hail it as a timeless fresh classic, while others decry its reformulation as a shadow of its former self - minty toothpaste rather than oceanic bliss.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Classic
  • Masculine
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Polo Sport 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:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and energetic profile makes it perfect for sport and casual wear, especially in warmer weather. While some find it office-appropriate, its often-cited lack of longevity and 'sporty' branding make it less ideal for formal events or date nights.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Dive into a rush of cool mint and sharp aldehydes, brightened by zesty lemon and bergamot. The heart unfolds with airy lavender, delicate rose, and a hint of intriguing seaweed for an aquatic twist. It settles into a comfortable base of sandalwood, guaiac wood, and soft musk, leaving a clean, masculine trail. This is a fresh, aromatic journey with a subtle woody anchor.

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