Eau de Parfum1997
Polo Sport Woman
James KrivdaThe nose · 4 fragrances · also made Freedom for Her (1999)Portrait →

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Ralph Lauren  ·  Sold as masculine

Polo Sport Woman

The clarity of a midday meeting where zesty citrus notes and aromatic freshness blend seamlessly into the quiet warmth of woody base notes, evoking a sense of calm and focus.

4.18818 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
woodycitrusaromaticfreshfresh spicyfloral
Polo Sport WomanMid-range · $40–100
44%Similar accords, often for lessMusk Collection · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 12 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate39% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak8%
Moderate50%
Long lasting31%
Eternal8%
SillageModerate35% say strong or enormous
Intimate12%
Moderate53%
Strong24%
Enormous12%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

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Who Wears It

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Masculine1%
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Unisex20%
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Feminine79%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 1997 by Ralph Lauren and crafted by perfumer James Krivda, Polo Sport Woman is a Floral Aquatic fragrance that balances zesty citrus with fresh aromatic notes. The opening of melon, lemon, and peppermint gives way to a heart of orange blossom and freesia, before settling into a base of musk and woody accords like cedar and sandalwood. This composition captures the essence of modern elegance — crisp, clean, and versatile enough for any occasion.

How to wear it

Apply one to two sprays for daytime wear — the fresh top notes will fade within an hour but leave behind a subtle, long-lasting musk and woodsy base. Best worn during cooler hours when the aromatic accords feel most refreshing.

Fig. 01 — Polo Sport Woman, Ralph Lauren

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James Krivda portrait
03 · The nose

James Krivda

Nearly three decades, from Elie Roger to Mane

James Krivda is a Senior Perfumer and Vice President at Mane, born and raised near Philadelphia, who trained under French master perfumer Elie Roger at Firmenich before working at Fragrance Resources and joining Mane in 2008.

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Designer Ralph Lauren

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Polo Sport WomanThe originalPolo Sport WomanRalph Lauren · Mid-range · $40–100
44%MatchAl Haramain Perfumes · 2021Musk CollectionShares 6 of its 12 notesunder $40★ 3.66 (38)
Polo Sport WomanTuxedo
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With Ralph Lauren Tuxedo

Adds amber, yellow floral and warm spicy; shares ylang-ylang and rose and 3 more notes.

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.18/ 5 · 818 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 12%.

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