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Polo Red Parfum
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the blend of zesty citrus and spicy herbs signals a fresh start.
Full bottle: Mid-range tier, typically $40–100. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Polo Red ParfumMid-range · $40–100
47%Similar accords, often for lessGreen Savage · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Polo Red Parfum by Ralph Lauren was launched in 2023 and crafted by perfumers Christophe Raynaud and Olivier Gillotin. This fragrance opens with a bright, zesty combination of blood orange and bergamot, infused with the fresh spice of pink pepper and the herbaceous note of absinthe. The heart introduces lavender and orris, adding layers of floral and powdery warmth. The base notes of musk, cedar, and opoponax create a woody, slightly sweet finish that grounds the composition in a modern elegance.
Apply one to two sprays on pulse points — Polo Red Parfum's bright top notes fade within two hours but allow the musky and woody base to shine through. It's best for daytime wear when you want a fresh, invigorating scent that gradually evolves into something warmer.
Fig. 01 — Polo Red Parfum, Ralph Lauren
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Christophe Raynaud
Architect first, craftsman secondChristophe Raynaud is a perfumer who describes himself as a craftsman with the sensitivity of an artist. He begins each fragrance with a raw olfactory block, working for hours to shape it as a sculptor would — first as architect, then as craftsman.
“At first, I am the architect, and then I become the craftsman.”
Christophe Raynaud · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
Co-created with Olivier Gillotin
The Polo line
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Designer Ralph Lauren
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The originalPolo Red ParfumRalph Lauren · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2021Green SavageAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 3.87 (456)47%Match
Zara · 2018Zara Night Pour Homme II SportAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 3.69 (151)47%Match
Zara · 2022Energy VibeShares 4 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 4.09 (80)46%Match
Zara · 2015Z - 1975 Casual SpiceShares 4 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 4.38 (13)
With Ralph Lauren Tuxedo
Adds amber, white floral and yellow floral; shares bergamot and musk.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 8%.