What does it smell like?
Main smell: aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with basil and mint, moves to violet leaf and clary sage and dries down to ambroxan and patchouli.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Polo Cologne Intense notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Ralph Lauren Polo Cologne Intense EDP
Polo Cologne Intense EDP comes from Ralph Lauren. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Gianni Versace Eros and Versace Eros spread further.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Parfums De Marly Sedley and Gianni Versace Eros last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Ralph Lauren Polo Red Intense lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like ambroxan and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like violet leaf and ambroxan. Less obvious notes include grapefruit, thyme and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 4.06 out of 5.
Polo Cologne Intense: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Polo Cologne Intense price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Versace Eros but less than Parfums De Marly Sedley and Gianni Versace Eros.
Other versions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 1994 and 2024.
Perfumes that smell like Polo Cologne Intense
Similar picks to try: Parfums De Marly Sedley (5 shared notes), Gianni Versace Eros (4 shared notes), Versace Eros (4 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir starts from €34.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Polo Cologne Intense?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Polo Cologne Intense come out?
It came out in 2021.
What is the best season for it?
Spring and fall.
What is the difference between Polo Cologne Intense EDP and Polo Blue Edt 2?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.