1991
Polo Crest

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Ralph Lauren  ·  Sold as masculine

Polo Crest

The quiet intensity of an afternoon in a well-tended garden — where the sharpness of basil and artemisia meets the warmth of leather and musk, creating a sense of grounded tranquility.

4.36240 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 8 accords ↓
aromaticfresh spicywoodyherbalmossyleather
Polo CrestMid-range · $40–100

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate48% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak4%
Weak6%
Moderate42%
Long lasting31%
Eternal17%
SillageModerate50% say strong or enormous
Intimate7%
Moderate43%
Strong37%
Enormous13%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine97%
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Unisex3%
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Feminine0%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Polo Crest by Ralph Lauren was launched in 1991 as an aromatic, fresh-spicy fragrance that perfectly captures the essence of modern elegance. The composition opens with basil and artemisia, creating a bright and invigorating start that is grounded by the earthy tones of oakmoss and leather in the base. This blend of green and woody accords gives Polo Crest a lasting quality — it’s neither too heavy nor too light, making it suitable for various occasions.

How to wear it

Polo Crest's aromatic opening is bright but fleeting, so apply two sprays to ensure it has time to develop. The base notes are earthy and warm, making this fragrance ideal for cooler evenings or layered under a jacket.

Fig. 01 — Polo Crest, Ralph Lauren

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What people
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4.36/ 5 · 240 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 6%.

Love51%
Like40%
OK3%
Dislike5%
Hate1%
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