Polo Modern Reserve - 30th Anniversary Edition
Perfumer: Carlos Benaïm
20 ratings
From your scent profile
Ralph Lauren Polo Modern Reserve - 30th Anniversary Edition is a men's fragrance that links a spicy opening of cardamom, basil and pimento to the dry, earthy warmth of leather and suede.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
85% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Earthy
- Leathery
Fresh
Green
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Earthy
LeatheryWhat does Polo Modern Reserve - 30th Anniversary Edition smell like?
Cardamom, basil and pimento give the opening a fresh, green and spicy start. In the heart, jasmine, leather, frankincense and myrrh take over, and the scent turns leathery and oriental. The base settles into woods, suede and patchouli, where the woody, earthy side outweighs the rest.
Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted. It is made for men and has been discontinued. Gucci Envy for Men and Zimaya Icon have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Cardamom
- Basil
- Pimento
First hours
- Jasmine
- Leather
- Frankincense
Towards evening
- Woods
- Suede
- Patchouli
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Autumn
- 28%Spring
- 24%Winter
- 14%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Daytime32%
- Office25%
- Casual14%
- Evening14%
- Nighttime11%
Least picked for nights out.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026