What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is cranberry and blood grapefruit. The heart brings coffee and ginger. On the skin it settles into amber and leather. Overall it smells warm spicy and fruity.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Polo Red 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 Red Intense EDP
Polo Red Intense EDP is made by Ralph Lauren. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
What Polo Red Intense costs
The usual price in Europe is about €83. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur and Versace Eros Parfum but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and Xerjoff Shooting Stars La Capitale.
Polo Red Intense: day or night?
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Versace Eros Parfum is a lighter match.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Versace Eros Parfum and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan spread further.
Ralph Lauren perfumes worth knowing
The house has 36 perfumes here, led by Polo Blue Edt 2, Polo 67 and Polo Blue.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur. Base notes like amber and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other versions
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 2009 and 2023.
Polo Red Intense dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur (5 shared notes), Versace Eros Parfum (4 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (4 shared notes) and Xerjoff Shooting Stars La Capitale (4 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Can women wear Polo Red Intense?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Polo Red Intense?
People who enjoy warm spicy and fruity smells.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2015.
What is the difference between Polo Red Intense EDP and Polo Red?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.