Description

Ralph Lauren Polo Green Eau de Toilette: A Rugged Woody‑Chypre with Pine, Tobacco & Leather

Ralph Lauren Polo Green launched in 1978 as a bold, outdoorsy fragrance capturing the essence of nature and sport. Crafted by Carlos Benaim, it delivers a powerful blend of pine, leather, tobacco, and earthy greens—an enduring icon of masculine sophistication.

Fragrance Notes

• Top Notes: Juniper Berries, Artemisia, Caraway, Basil, Coriander, Bergamot, Pine, Lemon
  A fresh, bracing opening with crisp pine and aromatic green herbs. 
  
• Heart Notes: Pine Needles, Leather, Chamomile, Pepper, Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine, Rose, Thyme
  A robust herbal core accented by spicy florals and smoky leather nuances. 
  
• Base Notes: Tobacco, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Musk, Amber, Frankincense

A warm, earthy finish grounded in rich woods, moss, and tobacco.

Performance

• Longevity: 8–12+ hours on skin; excellent textile longevity.
• Projection: Strong in the first hours, then softens to an intimate skin scent.
• Sillage: Impressive scent bubble early on, mellow and close during dry-down.

Community Thoughts

Fragrance lovers often describe Polo Green as “hyper-masculine” and reminiscent of a smoky pine forest:

“It smells like a forest fire after a thunderstorm… DDAANNKK and MMAANNLLYY.” (Reddit)

“The first spray is a very strong pine note with not much else… smells like a christmas pine tree.” (Reddit)

Vintage fans praise its boldness:

“Polo Green was part of my more regular rotation… six hours of longevity on my skin.” (Basenotes)

However, some feel modern batches are less potent:

“Current EdT… scent is gone in less than 2 hours.” (Reddit)

Who Is It For?

Ideal for men who appreciate:

• Strong, rugged, and nature-driven scents
  
• Bold chypre with leather, tobacco, and pine characteristics
  
• An assertive daytime or cool-weather signature

When to Wear

• Best Seasons: Fall, Winter, Early Spring
  
• Best Times: Daytime activities, outdoor events, smart-casual occasions

Why You’ll Love It

• True Classic DNA: Iconic green-herbal profile with lasting performance
  
• Powerful & Masculine: Strong projection and scent footprint
• Deep & Complex: Earthy woods, leather, and smoky tobacco layers

References

• Perfume World – Top/mid/base notes & launch details
  https://perfumeworld.com.bd/polo-green-edt-man
• FragranceLondon – Comprehensive note pyramid & scent profile
  https://fragrancelondon.com/products/polo-green-by-ralph-lauren-eau-de-toilette-spray-118ml
• Basenotes – Vintage reviews & performance insights
  https://basenotes.com/fragrances/polo-by-ralph-lauren.26121305/reviews/
  
• ScentChasers – Longevity and scent bubble evaluation https://scentchasers.com/cologne/polo-green-cologne-review/

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