Polo Supreme Oud, from Ralph Lauren was released in 2015. The perfumer behind this creation is Carlos Benaim. It has the top notes of Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, middle notes of Agarwood (Oud), and base notes of Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.
I was hoping this would restore some much needed pride to the Polo line because to be perfectly honest only the original (Green) is a classic fragrance, the rest are very poor generally with only black (at a push) and double black being to my tastes. Finally tried this and it makes me wonder what some of the other reviewers here were expecting from a Ralph Lauren Polo oud? Of course you're not going to the get the most nuanced oud around, you're probably going to get something in the 'designer oud' tradition. ie: Well meaning and pleasant but missing the point slightly and that's what I think we have here. I have to disagree with many here and say that I do detect oud especially in the opening, which to me wasn't too intrusive but I can understand why some wouldn't enjoy it. This is not to say that I don't like Polo Supreme Oud because I actually really do. It has a resinous quality and a slightly tart sweetness coupled with Guiaic wood and cinnamon which make it interesting in my book. As it has dried down it actually reminds of the recent release Floriental from CDG and even some other incense perfumes. It will stand up (and out) against the likes of Oud Noir, Wonderoud, Boss Oud, really bringing something of it's own to the table. I've got to say I enjoyed this one and the lasting power wasn't bad at all. I think the subtlety of dying back to a skin scent after a few hours is not necessarily a negative thing. If this was heavily reduced in price I would consider buying because I definitely enjoyed wearing it.
I was hoping this would restore some much needed pride to the Polo line because to be perfectly honest only the original (Green) is a classic fragrance, the rest are very poor generally with only black (at a push) and double black being to my tastes. Finally tried this and it makes me wonder what some of the other reviewers here were expecting from a Ralph Lauren Polo oud? Of course you're not going to the get the most nuanced oud around, you're probably going to get something in the 'designer oud' tradition. ie: Well meaning and pleasant but missing the point slightly and that's what I think we have here. I have to disagree with many here and say that I do detect oud especially in the opening, which to me wasn't too intrusive but I can understand why some wouldn't enjoy it. This is not to say that I don't like Polo Supreme Oud because I actually really do. It has a resinous quality and a slightly tart sweetness coupled with Guiaic wood and cinnamon which make it interesting in my book. As it has dried down it actually reminds of the recent release Floriental from CDG and even some other incense perfumes. It will stand up (and out) against the likes of Oud Noir, Wonderoud, Boss Oud, really bringing something of it's own to the table. I've got to say I enjoyed this one and the lasting power wasn't bad at all. I think the subtlety of dying back to a skin scent after a few hours is not necessarily a negative thing. If this was heavily reduced in price I would consider buying because I definitely enjoyed wearing it.