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Home Fragrances Ralph Lauren Polo Black Polo Black
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Eau de toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Black

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Gender:
Male
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

The house of Ralph Lauren gifted the world with Polo Black in 2005. A masculine fragrance belonging to the fern and wood families. Pierre Negrin — the creative mind behind this fragrance. The fragrance belongs to the green, fruit, and citrus groups. The palette of this fragrance is exceptionally rich: traces of aromatic can also be found — a rare combination that makes this perfume truly one of a kind. Created within the Polo Black collection and available in eau de toilette.

The sillage is delicate — an intimate cloud that stays close to the skin. Recommended dosage: 2-3 sprays on both skin and clothing. Expect high longevity: it stays close to the skin for hours. the United States is where this fragrance comes from — and it shows. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
High fragrance longevity

The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day

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Sillage
Weak

A subtle trail—just a hint of fragrance

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Style
Everyday

The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences

Everyday
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Spring - Summer

Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Polo Black is built as a cohesive olfactory arc, where layers reveal themselves without rush and without gaps. The style of Ralph Lauren is evident in details that define the fragrance identity. Every decision feels deliberate, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette supports a balanced rhythm of unfolding.

The accord profile is built around these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Gourmet and Fruit with each one in a clear role. Additional accords such as Wood expand the olfactory volume in the background. The gender direction is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived. In longevity terms High points to a sustained drydown presence.

In a unified mixed pyramid the fragrance opens as a single chord with a glittering citrus mood: Lemon, Mango, Patchouli, Sage, Sandalwood, Tangerine and Tonka bean.

The heart and base are perceived as a gradual shift without abrupt breaks, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.

At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Aromatic, Citrus, Fruit and Green. The palette also extends to Wood and Spicy.

Overall Polo Black sounds complete from start to finish — the opening sets direction, the central phase adds depth, and the base secures the trail.

Perfumers

Gender Male
Brand Ralph Lauren
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.polo.com
Year of production 2005
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder L'Oréal

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Lemon
Lemon
Note photo Mango
Mango
Note photo Patchouli
Patchouli

Mixed notes

Lemon Mango Patchouli Sage Sandalwood Tangerine Tonka bean Wormwood

Families

Family Fern Fern
Family Wood Wood

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
High (5 to 12 hours)
4
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
50%
Unisex
50%
Female
0%
What kind of event
Date
0%
Wedding
0%
Sport
33%
Sleep
0%
For party
0%
For every day
33%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
0%
Office
33%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
25%
Spring
Spring
38%
Summer
Summer
25%
Autumn
Autumn
12%
For what style / mood
Casual
50%
Gala
0%
Classic
50%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
62%
26-35 years old
12%
36-45 years
25%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
0%
2-3 atomisations
100%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
33%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
33%
Behind the ears
33%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
0%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
0%
2-3 atomisations
100%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
50%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
0%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
50%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
Excellent quality
5
Spray
Spray
Excellent quality
5
Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
Excellent quality
5
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If you're not a fan of perfumes, then this option is just for you. It's practically imperceptible, but in close contact, its scent might reveal itself. This could be an interesting experience )
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I can't understand why this brand is only available in online stores. Their fragrances are really interesting. I remember buying this perfume for an acquaintance. I like citrus notes in men's perfumery; they add freshness, and here there are also spicy accents, like terry grass. This fragrance is suitable for any time, it won't disappear in our world, even among all these trendy niche offerings
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I constantly buy this fragrance for my husband, and now my son loves it too. I'm really worried that this 2005 scent might not be brought back to sale. It's impossible to get it in our city, so I have to order it from duty-free in Seoul. The scent is simply amazing, but this uncertainty makes me sad
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This fragrance, honestly, puzzles me. Why does it get so many compliments from women at all sorts of parties? Maybe because I just adore it. It's unclear what's so appealing about it. It seems elegant and balanced, but with that bitter-smoky note of wormwood, which, by the way, I like. There's just enough citrus and mango in it so it's not too sweet, but still. something's off. This fragrance tries to be an adventurous traveler, but in reality, it looks like a boring guy who tries too hard to impress. And the black bottle? Yes, it's stylish, but that doesn't save the situation
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