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Ralph Lauren · Sold as masculine
Polo Red Intense
The crisp intensity of a morning run — where vibrant citrus meets warm spices and settles into a lingering, rich leather finish.
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Polo Red IntenseMid-range · $40–100
43%Similar accords, often for lessZara W/END till 8:00 PM · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares lavender, amber and leather8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Polo Red Intense by Ralph Lauren, launched in 2015 and crafted by perfumer Olivier Gillotin, is a Woody Spicy fragrance that blends fresh citrus with warm spices and rich leather. The composition opens with cranberry, blood grapefruit, and lemon, creating a vibrant and zesty top note. This freshness gives way to the heart notes of saffron, coffee, ginger, lavender, and sage, adding complexity and warmth. The base notes of amber, leather, and red cedar ground the fragrance in a subtle yet distinctive aura.
Apply Polo Red Intense with two sprays in the morning for a scent that evolves throughout the day. The fresh top notes dissipate within an hour, allowing the warm spicy and woody base to take center stage. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Polo Red Intense, Ralph Lauren
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Olivier Gillotin
Reinventing the classicsOlivier Gillotin, born in Brittany, France, had his passion for perfumery ignited by a cousin working as a perfumer at Chanel.
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Zara · 2015Z - 1975 Blue SpiritShares Lavender, Amber and Leatherunder $40★ 4.29 (14)
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 9%.