BasilOpens with
Clary SageHeart
AmbroxanDries down to
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Ralph Lauren · Sold as masculine
Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum
The quiet confidence of an early morning jog — where crisp air and invigorating scents meet, creating a sense of renewal and readiness.
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Polo Cologne Intense Eau de ParfumMid-range · $40–100
48%Similar accords, often for lessOdyssey Aqua Edition · ArmafBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021, Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum by Ralph Lauren is an aromatic fougère that captures the essence of modern sophistication. Created by perfumers Carlos Benaïm and Pascal Gaurin, this composition opens with a vibrant interplay between basil and mint, giving way to a heart of grapefruit and clary sage. The base notes of ambroxan, vetiver, and patchouli ground the fragrance with earthy warmth, creating a dynamic contrast that evolves throughout the day.
Apply this fragrance in the morning for a scent that evolves with your day. The vibrant top notes will refresh you initially, while the earthy base notes slowly emerge as the day progresses. Two sprays are sufficient — it doesn't need to fill a room to be noticed.
Fig. 01 — Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum, Ralph Lauren
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos 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.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Co-created with Pascal Gaurin
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 7%.