Polo Black by Ralph Lauren

From the Polo family, this is the one that’s fallen the most out of favor; while Red and Blue have hordes of fans and clones, Black goes unnoticed or is hard to find. It has a fruity top note, though the ‘black’ name doesn’t fit: to me, it’s orange or yellow, tropical, fresh, sweet, and citrusy—perfect for bright, upbeat days. You can definitely smell the mango and tangerine, like a multi-fruit juice or salad dressing, with a spicy edge of ginger (or patchouli, depending on the specs). It’s rich, but it doesn’t leave a mark; compared to the addiction of Red or the foolproof freshness of Blue, I understand its lack of staying power and clones.

I love it: the mango note is there, it’s not spicy, it’s versatile, elegant, and rich. The top notes are high quality, though it doesn’t last long and projects little; it’s very good. Great for dressing up or work, not for the beach, and I can’t imagine wearing it at 30 degrees. I recommend it, but not blindly.

Delicious and versatile perfume where fruit rules; pity that the performance leaves something to be desired. On my skin, it lasts about 2 hours projecting and 5 hours close to the skin. It’s a good scent, but it feels like many others; for a cheaper price, you could get the same thing. If you’re looking for something simple without spending a kidney and without demanding longevity, this is your option. My 6/10 being critical.

I grabbed the 125ml for $75 and took advantage of it, since it’s super expensive in Argentina. It’s a delight; you can feel the mango right away. Pity the short longevity: 4 hours on skin, 1 hour projection, and low trail, short distance. It’s not sensual for a date; I see it for a well-dressed shirt. Worth it if you love the aroma, as there are few men’s perfumes with mango.

Light orange, ambered, slightly bitter, mossy, and marine. I sense it like an Aqua di Gio Profondo but much less intense. I don’t understand why they called it ‘black’ if the scent has nothing dark about it.

Polo Black by Ralph Lauren. Tried to copy the success of its predecessor (Polo Blue) but failed. I was expecting something beastly and it disappointed me. For example, it’s almost impossible to find while Polo Blue keeps selling and has many derivatives. Notes of tropical fruits with a hint of cinnamon and resinous woods. Moderate opening, weak projection, and almost no sillage. I recommend it for some autumn or spring nights. If you want projection, use more than 10 sprays. Rating: 5/10

A masculine yet versatile fragrance. It’s male but has a sweet, tropical, and fresh vibe, I don’t know how to explain it… maybe that’s why this Polo is more recommended for young men aged 25+ compared to Polo Green. Normal longevity, I recommend it for spring nights

The only ‘sweet’ thing it has is the habanoka touch… but no, gentlemen, that doesn’t turn it into a sweet perfume… 🌝

It’s neither sweet nor citrusy. It’s an African fruity (tropical) marine scent and obviously the mango note is barely noticeable; the mango note is like that, I have more than 4 perfumes with mango and they’re all the same. Have you ever smelled a mango? Its scent is soft and green

Fruity opening but very mature, nothing childish like One Million or similar scents like 212 Black VIP. This is for mature men, with a slight sweet tropical fruit vibe like passion fruit, mango, or watermelon. With a very good dry down where tonka vanilla and herbal notes appear. Longevity 6-8 hours, all-rounder, but I don’t see myself using it in summer at 30 degrees or more. Wide sillage but not suffocating. 9/10 The fruity opening could have lasted longer.

There’s no tropical note; it’s just a sweet, acidic citrus scent

Smells great, very fruity with a green touch. Nothing groundbreaking, but it delivers. Perfect for daily wear, fresh, like Lacoste 12.12 White. Moderate longevity and sillage

VERY VERSATILE fragrance, masculine and appealing to everyone. Works in summer or winter, for a 20-year-old or a 50-year-old. Great for parties or the office. For me, it’s the best of Polo. Normal longevity. In short, it’s exquisite… but a snob won’t admit it because it’s ‘Polo’ and because ‘there’s no YouTube review’ 🙁 It’s quite fresh and not sweet at all, contrary to what some wrote or what Fragrantica says; ABSOLUTELY NOT SWEET. 👌 Remember, it’s aquatic and fruity… (obviously, it’s not new… it’s been around almost 18 years u_U* haha)

Rich, sweet citrus, nothing new

Delightful fragrance, especially right after spraying. Smells like exquisite citrus and watermelon. Projection isn’t great after an hour or two. But still, it’s a truly rich perfume