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Ralph Lauren

Polo Cologne Intense

Perfumer: Pascal Gaurin

2021MenClassic
8.0/ 10
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Ralph Lauren Polo Cologne Intense is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with grapefruit, spearmint and basil.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 104 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Fougère

What does Polo Cologne Intense smell like?

At the start, the brightness of grapefruit and spearmint meets the herbal edge of basil. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, thyme and clary sage add a spicy, green turn. The base of patchouli, ambroxan and vetiver gives it a woody footing, while citrus and fougère accords round out the balance.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and daily wear and the office get the most votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura and Jo Malone 154 have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Grapefruit
    • Spearmint
    • Basil
  2. First hours

    • Violet leaf absolute
    • Thyme
    • Clary sage
  3. Towards evening

    • Patchouli
    • Ambroxan
    • Vetiver

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Spring
  • 29%
    Autumn
  • 25%
    Summer
  • 12%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    26%
  • Office
    25%
  • Casual
    23%
  • Evening
    11%
  • Sport
    8%
  • Nighttime
    7%

Least picked for nights out.

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