The smell in short
Main smell: citrus and fruity. It opens with cranberry and grapefruit, moves to saffron and sage and dries down to amber and coffee.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Polo Red 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
About Ralph Lauren Polo Red EDT
Polo Red EDT is made by Ralph Lauren. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Best season for Polo Red
It is at its best in fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
How far Polo Red spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fruity and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fruity smells and notes like saffron and amber. Less obvious notes include Italian lemon and woody notes. Perfume fans rate it 3.95 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Tom Ford Noir Extreme has more depth.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €23, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Gianni Versace Man Eau Fraiche and Tom Ford Noir Extreme.
Ralph Lauren perfumes worth knowing
This house has 36 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Polo Blue Edt 2, Polo 67 and Polo Blue.
Flankers and editions
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 2009 and 2023.
If you like Polo Red, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Gianni Versace Man Eau Fraiche (4 shared notes), Tom Ford Noir Extreme (3 shared notes), Scalpers The Club (3 shared notes) and Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Night Vision (3 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
When did Polo Red come out?
It came out in 2013.
How long does Polo Red last?
About 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Polo Red EDT and Polo Red Intense?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.