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Ralph Lauren

Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum

1978 · For men · Woody

Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum by Ralph Lauren was launched in 1978, a woody fragrance for men. Its accord profile is led by woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. Key notes: Pine Tree Needles, Leather and Chamomile.

At a glance

Dominant accordswoody, aromatic, fresh spicy
Key notesPine Tree Needles, Leather, Chamomile, Pepper
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Accord profile

woody16%aromatic16%fresh spicy11%earthy9%tobacco9%leather8%herbal8%mossy8%green8%sweet7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum opens with a brisk, green-herbal burst: juniper berries, basil, artemisia, caraway, coriander, and bergamot create a sharply aromatic and fresh-spicy introduction. This top layer is vivid and bracing, setting a classic masculine tone. As it settles, the heart reveals a coniferous core of pine needles and leather, wrapped in chamomile, pepper, carnation, geranium, jasmine, and rose. The florals are subdued, adding depth rather than sweetness, while the leather and pine lend a rugged, outdoorsy character.

The base is where the fragrance gains its intense, lasting power: tobacco, oakmoss, patchouli, cedar, vetiver, musk, and amber form a woody-chypre foundation that is earthy, smoky, and slightly sweet. The tobacco and oakmoss are particularly prominent, giving a vintage, mossy richness. This is a scent for collectors who appreciate bold, traditional masculine structures with a strong aromatic backbone. It suits cool weather and formal or evening wear, and will appeal to those who enjoy classic chypres with a leather-tobacco twist. The 1978 original remains a benchmark of its genre.

中文簡介

Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum 以杜松子、羅勒、苦艾、葛縷子、芫荽與佛手柑開場,散發鮮明嘅綠意草本同辛辣氣息,充滿經典男士香水嘅陽剛個性。中調以松針同皮革為核心,配合洋甘菊、胡椒、康乃馨、天竺葵、茉莉同玫瑰,花香點到即止,唔會過甜,反而帶出粗獷嘅戶外感。基調由煙草、橡苔、廣藿香、雪松、岩蘭草、麝香同琥珀組成,木質西普底蘊濃厚,泥土感、煙燻感同微甜交織,煙草同橡苔尤其突出,散發復古苔蘚嘅豐盈質感。呢支香水適合鍾情大膽傳統男性結構嘅收藏家,秋冬或晚間場合最為合拍,亦啱晒喜歡經典西普加皮革煙草組合嘅人。1978年原版至今仍係同類香水中嘅典範。

Reference data

HouseRalph Lauren
NamePolo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum
Launched1978
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familyWoody
Notes recorded21
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum?

Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum by Ralph Lauren: top notes are Juniper Berries, Basil, Artemisia, Caraway, Coriander and Bergamot; heart notes are Pine Tree Needles, Leather, Chamomile, Pepper, Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Tobacco, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.

What accords does Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum have?

The dominant accords recorded for Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum are woody (100.0%); aromatic (97.0%); fresh spicy (67.8%); earthy (53.8%); tobacco (53.5%).

When was Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum launched?

Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum by Ralph Lauren was first released in 1978.

What does Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum smell like?

Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum is recorded as a woody fragrance, centred on Pine Tree Needles, Leather and Chamomile.

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