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Polo Red (EDT)

2013

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Versions Timeline

2013

Polo Red EDT (Original Release)

Price Range
$40 – $116

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Olivier Gillotin

"Polo Red EDT is a modern woody-spicy men's fragrance launched by Ralph Lauren in 2013. Its signature style combines bright citrus and tart red-fruit facets with aromatic herbs, saffron warmth, and a smooth woody-amber base, creating an energetic and youthful designer scent. The fragrance was positioned as a thrill-seeking, high-adrenaline entry in the broader Polo franchise, reflected in both its vivid red bottle and fast, attention-grabbing opening. Across sources, the scent is consistently described as fresh-spicy, slightly sweet, and easy to wear, with a mainstream masculine character. It is often appreciated for its crowd-pleasing versatility and approachable pricing on the secondary market, though performance is commonly described as moderate rather than especially strong. Polo Red EDT helped establish the Polo Red line and was followed by several flankers in later years."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Spring
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry

Moods

Confident
Energetic
Playful
Alluring
Youthful

Occasions

Casual
Date
Night Out
Daily Use
Party

Fun Facts

Polo Red EDT was created by perfumer Olivier Gillotin.

The fragrance's branding strongly centers on the color red and an adrenaline/racing-inspired image, reflected in the bottle and note marketing such as red grapefruit, red saffron, and redwood.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFruityFreshSpicyGreenFloralWoodySweetOrientalGourmand

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

red grapefruit
cranberry
lemon
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

red saffron
clary sage
lavender
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

coffee
amber
cedarwood

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User feedback consistently describes Polo Red EDT as an easy-to-like woody-spicy designer scent with a bright fruity-citrus opening and a warm, slightly sweet woody drydown. Many wearers enjoy the cranberry/coffee contrast and find it youthful, versatile, and compliment-friendly, especially in cooler weather or casual night settings. The most common criticism is performance: reviewers often call longevity and projection moderate, with some describing it as weaker than expected. Overall sentiment is positive, especially when purchased at discount pricing.”

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