The Perfume Library

Big Pony Collection for Women - 2

7.1

Ralph Lauren · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ralph Lauren Big Pony Collection for Women - 2 is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual moments. Cranberry, fruity notes and floral notes make up the body of the scent, while oriental notes and tonka mousse soften it and add a gourmand sweetness. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with a faintly synthetic tone in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern.

Blue

7.4

Ralph Lauren · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ralph Lauren Blue is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, softened by green and aquatic touches. Grapefruit, peony and lotus lead the top, with jasmine and gardenia strengthening the floral side. In the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and rose carry the bouquet on. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and amber sets a woody, lightly powdery ground. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Mülhens Janine D. and Parfums de Marly Galloway have a close profile.

Polo Double Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Ralph Lauren · 2006

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Double Black Eau de Toilette is a fruity, sweet gourmand scent balanced by spice and wood, made for men and now discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, the office and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with mango and pepper, the fruit sweetness sharpened by the pepper. In the heart, coffee and nutmeg add a gourmand, spicy warmth. The base of juniper berry, woods and cardamom settles into a woody footing. Alviero Martini GeoBlack Man and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity (Gold) have a close profile.

Polo Earth

7.7

Ralph Lauren · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ralph Lauren Polo Earth is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green and floral side rests on a woody base, and it suits spring and summer best. It opens with petitgrain, green mandarin orange and bergamot, which give a bright citrus start. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, Turkish rose absolute and true lavender add a floral, slightly spicy greenness. Cedarwood and Haitian vetiver ground it in the base, with musk softening the finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it is not a scent you carry unchanged through a whole day, but it never feels loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It does not read clearly masculine or feminine and can tip either way. Givenchy Eau de Givenchy and Chanel Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Big Pony Collection - 3

4.7

Ralph Lauren · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Polo Supreme Oud

7.5

Ralph Lauren · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Oud is a sweet, spicy and smoky woody oriental made for men, suited to cold weather and evenings out. Most voters pick winter and fall, with night-out and evening occasions leading. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads masculine and classic. Cinnamon and pink pepper bring spice up top, while Indian oud forms a sweet, smoky heart. Gaiac wood and vetiver settle the base into something earthy and woody, with an animal touch staying in the background. Swiss Arabian Ultimate Oud and Ralph Lauren Polo Oud have a close profile.

Polo Ultra Blue

7.0

Ralph Lauren · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ralph Lauren Polo Ultra Blue is a fresh, citrus and aquatic men's fragrance, an easygoing pick for leisure, daily wear and sport. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates the room nor fades quickly. Voters choose it most for leisure, daytime and sport, with some seeing it at the office too. Its character reads masculine and modern. The top opens bright with bergamot, Arctical™ and citron. Juniper berry, basil, clary sage and vervain bring a green, lightly spicy feel to the heart. In the base, mineral salt, woods and Ambertonic® settle it into a clean, woody finish.

Glamourous

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ralph Lauren Glamourous opens with clementine, rose and calla before moving into tuberose and frangipani, a fresh, citrusy floral made for women; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with few choosing winter. It sits most comfortably in daily wear, leisure time and the office, and fewer see it as an evening or night-out scent. Clementine's brightness is softened on top by rose and calla. In the heart, tuberose, frangipani and lily build the floral body, with ginger adding a touch of warmth. Musk and vetiver form the base. Aquatic and green facets keep the whole thing light. Villa Buti Altamarea and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport Woman have a close profile.

Polo Red Intense

7.1

Ralph Lauren · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Ralph Lauren Polo Red Intense is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of cranberry, red grapefruit and red ginger into a warm base of saffron, coffee and red leather. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Daily wear, leisure and evening lead the occasions, and around half of voters read it as masculine. It opens citrusy, fruity and fresh with cranberry, red grapefruit and red ginger. In the heart, orange blossom, saffron and sage add a spicy turn. The base of red woods, red leather and coffee leaves a sweet, gourmand and leathery warmth. Ralph Lauren Polo Red (Eau de Toilette) and Montblanc Homme Exceptionnel (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Notorious

6.1

Ralph Lauren · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ralph Lauren Notorious is a sweet, floral women's scent that opens with pink pepper, bergamot and blackcurrant, with carnation and peony at its heart; it has been discontinued. The opening pairs the spice of pink pepper with bergamot and the fruity tang of blackcurrant. At the heart, carnation and peony bring out the floral side. In the base, musk, orris root, patchouli and vanilla soften it into a powdery, woody, oriental warmth, with an overall feel that is sweet and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though those ratings rest on few votes. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is mentioned most for daily and leisure wear. Laura Biagiotti Roma (Eau de Toilette) and Elizabeth Arden Untold have a close profile.

Polo Sport Woman

7.2

Ralph Lauren · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Polo Explorer (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Ralph Lauren · 2007

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

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. 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.

Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Ralph Lauren · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Woman Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's perfume with a sweet, creamy woodiness underneath. It opens with blackcurrant, rhubarb and pear, a juicy, bright start. The heart of tuberose, orange blossom and Turkish rose turns floral, and the base of sandalwood, hazelnut and woods softens everything into a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and its use is spread fairly evenly across leisure, daytime, evening and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Paris Corner Manaal and Nishane Zenne have a close profile.

Polo Supreme Leather

7.9

Ralph Lauren · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Leather is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that pairs saffron and cardamom with leather and honey. Saffron, cardamom and nutmeg give it a warm, spicy frame, while leather and honey soften and sweeten it. Sweet and oriental accords lead, with creamy, earthy and smoky shades behind them and a leathery, woody edge running through. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most favour fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear stand out. It reads masculine, both modern and classic. Yves Saint Laurent 6 Place Saint Sulpice and Lattafa Anfas Oud have a close profile.

Ralph Hot

6.9

Ralph Lauren · 2006

Floral · Green · Fruity

Ralph Lauren Ralph Hot is a women's fragrance that opens with almond blossom, mandarin orange and cinnamon and leans sweet, spicy and gourmand. In the top, the brightness of almond blossom and mandarin orange is warmed by cinnamon. The heart softens with mocha cream and milk alongside fig, jasmine and honeysuckle. Amber, musk, maple and vanilla form a base that settles into a powdery, woody, oriental sweetness. Now discontinued, it wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and evenings suit it as well.

Romance for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Ralph Lauren · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Romance for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that most voters pick for spring and summer, suited to leisure time and the office. It opens with blackcurrant, orange and lavender up front, while mandarin orange and ginger keep it bright. In the heart, rose, saffron and cardamom add a soft floral and spicy note. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss settle into a woody, powdery base; overall it reads green, lightly sweet and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate: not heavy, but noticeable. After spring and summer comes fall, while winter trails well behind. It is a men's fragrance, and Penhaligon's Zizonia and Bois 1920 Agrumi Amari di Sicilia have a similar profile.

Big Pony Collection for Women - 3

6.0

Ralph Lauren · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Polo Blue Gold Blend

7.4

Ralph Lauren · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Gold Blend is a fresh, citrusy men's scent whose aquatic, fruity side is balanced by spice and a woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads masculine; no clear lean towards a season or occasion is reported. It opens with lavender, pepper, grapefruit and ginger, bright and slightly sharp. In the heart, green apple, cantaloupe, sage and cardamom add a fruity freshness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, frankincense and amber dries down woody and warm. Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum and Police To Be (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Big Pony Collection for Women - 4

5.8

Ralph Lauren · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Big Pony Collection for Women - 1

6.0

Ralph Lauren · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Polo Red Rush

7.4

Ralph Lauren · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ralph Lauren Polo Red Rush is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that opens bright with pineapple, grapefruit and lemon. The top pairs pineapple, grapefruit, lemon and red mandarin orange for a zesty start. The heart holds orange blossom, red apple, saffron, lavender and spearmint, where the floral and aquatic sides come through. Cedarwood, musk and coffee in the base soften and settle the scent. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Its fresh character suits everyday wear. Evorest № 620 and The Dua Brand Amalfi Mandarin have a close profile.

Chaps (Cologne)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1979

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Ralph Lauren Chaps is a masculine fougère cologne that moves from the bright bergamot, lime and sage of its opening into a base of vetiver, leather and oakmoss. Chaps dates from 1979 and has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a masculine scent. It opens sharp and fresh with bergamot, lime and lemon, while sage adds a green edge. Lavender, jasmine and spices form the heart, with the floral side softened by the spice. Over time vetiver, sandalwood, leather and patchouli take over, vanilla sweetens it slightly, and oakmoss leaves an earthy, smoky trace.

Pure Turquoise

7.1

Ralph Lauren · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ralph Lauren Pure Turquoise is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance built on violet leaf, orange blossom and aloe vera; it has been discontinued. It opens with violet leaf, blackcurrant blossom, lily of the valley and cactus blossom, giving a cool, green first impression. Orange blossom, aloe vera and rose soften the heart. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, rum, patchouli and amber carry more weight, while the floral, earthy and chypre accents stay behind the fresh character. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters choose it for daytime and leisure wear, with office use close behind. Evening and night out are picked far less. Fulton & Roark Flower District and Beyoncé Shimmering Heat have a close profile.

Polo Crest (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Ralph Lauren · 1991

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Crest Eau de Toilette opens on rosemary, basil and bergamot and dries down to patchouli, oakmoss and leather, a green chypre for men that has been discontinued. The opening is led by rosemary, basil, tarragon and bergamot, with juniper berry adding a cool edge to that green, citrusy start. In the heart, caraway, pine and rose bring a spicy, resinous feel. The base of patchouli, leather and oakmoss sets an earthy, woody floor; the overall impression is dry, green and serious. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though some wear it in every season. It moves from daily use to business and evening settings and reads clearly masculine. Ralph Lauren Polo and Rochas Macassar have a close profile.