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Ralph Lauren · Sold as masculine
Polo Explorer
The moment you step out of an airport into a new city, where the blend of fresh air and unfamiliar scents signals the start of an exciting journey.
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Polo ExplorerMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2007 by Ralph Lauren and crafted by perfumers Harry Frémont and Honorine Blanc, Polo Explorer is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that captures the essence of adventure. The composition opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, bringing a bright citrus freshness that cuts through the air like a crisp morning breeze. As it settles, leather and coriander add an unexpected warmth, while sandalwood and mahogany create a rich, woody backdrop. The amber base lends a subtle sweetness, balancing the composition with its powdery and slightly animalic undertones.
Polo Explorer's citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so apply two sprays to ensure that the rich woody base has time to develop. This fragrance is best worn during cooler weather when its warmth feels most inviting.
Fig. 01 — Polo Explorer, Ralph Lauren
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Harry Frémont
A Cannes childhood, a lifetime of iconic scentsHarry Frémont is a Master Perfumer born in Cannes, France, who trained at ISIPCA in Versailles before joining Firmenich, where he won the Société Technique des Parfumeurs de France award in both 1984 and 1985.
Co-created with Honorine Blanc
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Designer Ralph Lauren
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