Polo Oud
“Polo Oud by Ralph Lauren is a fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a woody, oud composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Created by perfumers Carlos Benaïm and Pascal Gaurin, Polo Oud by Ralph Lauren was launched in 2023 as an ode to the rich and complex world of oud. This composition opens with a burst of pink pepper and clary sage before diving into the heart of rose and cinnamon, adding warmth and depth. The base notes of oud, incense, guaiac wood, patchouli, and vetiver create a smoky and woody backdrop that envelops you in a sense of lasting elegance.
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Application Tips
Apply Polo Oud in a light mist to allow the warm spices and woody base to develop naturally. The smoky oud notes take time to bloom fully, so give it an hour before you reassess its presence on your skin.
Carlos Benaïm
Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
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Designer Ralph Lauren
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The story behind the bottle.
The hushed intimacy of an old library, where the scent of aged wood and smoldering incense intertwine with hints of rose and cinnamon.
Fig. 01 — Polo Oud, Ralph Lauren
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