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OudDries down to
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Ralph Lauren · Sold as masculine
Polo Oud
The hushed intimacy of an old library, where the scent of aged wood and smoldering incense intertwine with hints of rose and cinnamon.
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Polo OudMid-range · $40–100
45%Similar accords, often for lessShadow Grey · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Polo Oud, 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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Well loved by wearers: loved by 60%, disliked or hated by 8%.