Polo Explorer (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Honorine Blanc
43 ratings
From your scent profile
Ralph Lauren Polo Explorer Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange and bergamot with the spicy depth of leather and coriander; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 38 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
74% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Leathery
Fresh
Green
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
LeatheryWhat does Polo Explorer (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
Mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright start, then leather and coriander in the heart add a leathery, spicy weight. The base of amber, mahogany and sandalwood settles into a woody, oriental ground, while the green and fresh accords keep that warmth from turning heavy.
Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters place it evenly across spring, fall and summer, and pick winter less often. Daily wear and leisure lead, followed by business settings. Chanel Égoïste and Widian Black III have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Mandarin orange
- Bergamot
First hours
- Leather
- Coriander
Towards evening
- Amber
- Mahogany
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 30%Autumn
- 30%Spring
- 28%Summer
- 13%Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter- Daytime25%
- Casual25%
- Office18%
- Nighttime14%
- Sport9%
- Evening9%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
50% matchRoyal English Leather
Creed
49% matchBlack III
Widian · 2015
49% matchTel Quel (Eau de Toilette)
Yves Rocher · 1995
48% matchÉgoïste (Eau de Toilette)
Chanel · 1990
48% matchAl Nafas
Chtioui · 2025
46% matchEnvy for Men (Eau de Toilette)
Gucci · 1998
44% matchTrue Story Men
Glamfume · 2016
44% matchPunks In Paradise
Philly & Phill · 2018
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Last updated: October 26, 2026