Polo Black
Polo Black by Ralph Lauren is a masculine-leaning eau de toilette from 2005 in the designer price tier. It opens with mango, lemon and mandarin, moves into sage and patchouli and dries down to tonka bean and white musk. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Mango Thick, sweet and tropical. Creamy rather than sharp.
- Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Heart
- Sage Dry, herbal and slightly bitter. Adds a grown-up, aromatic edge.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Dry-down
- Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
- White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
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