Polo Blue Parfum by Ralph Lauren

For the office, if you like it, don’t expect compliments or reactions. It’s discreet, comes and goes: the notes appear, then disappear, come back, and reappear. Lasts about 3 hours max. Requires layering, but smells very gentlemanly.

Very good aroma. Lasts about 4 hours on skin and projects for an hour.

It breaks away from the traditional aquatic fragrance profile. It has ingredients that make it masculine and elegant. It’s versatile: it looks great whether you’re dressed up for a social event or heading to the office. Spectacular!

What can you say about this perfume bomb? The aromatic quality is brutal. In my opinion, it’s for exclusive use in autumn if it’s mild, or in spring and summer. Winter eats it up. It doesn’t last and project as we all hope for the price paid, really. For me, it’s for any occasion, but dressed moderately well, because it’s a slightly elegant perfume.

An exquisite aroma but with very poor performance on my skin. Only 4 to 5 hours.

Good perfume, although out of the entire Polo Blue lineup, this is the one I like the least.

Super masculine, very elegant. A conqueror. One of my favorites. Mandarin, vetiver, incense. Perfect for special occasions any time of year. Rating: 10/10

I tried the EDP and it’s disgustingly generic, smelling like a typical citrus—think Aqua di Gio, Adidas Summer, or Axe Marine. The Polo Blue Parfum is the mature version, with a very masculine oak base and a floral body, so if you don’t like flowers, be aware, but it has plenty of character and intensity. I’m not sure if it’s as summery or more nocturnal; there are better options for daytime, but for a date at the beach on a summer night… wow, this one slays.

I loved it. It smells blue and marine, but with woody notes that make it versatile and elegant. It doesn’t have great performance, but I think that’s common for all the blues. It has the DNA of all the Polo Blues, and that’s what I love.

The Polo Blue Parfum has a more elegant touch than the EDP, though both are fresh; the Parfum is more mature. The main difference is that the Parfum lacks that strong marine note found in the EDP. Instead, the wood is much more prominent, giving it sophistication and body. Plus, the pepper and mandarin create a rich harmony. Longevity is 6-7 hours, but nothing a reapplication can’t fix since it doesn’t saturate. It projects well at first—1.5 hours is great—then it fades, but as it dries, the lavender and jasmine notes develop beautifully and continue to throw throughout the day. It’s a version with more presence and elegance, less fresh than the EDP (which I love), but more sophisticated thanks to the woods and spices. Perfect for all year round, all-terrain, and ideal for special occasions. A gem.

I’ve had it for years. My signature was always Polo Blue EDT, and seeing how the reformulations ruined it, I bought this to see if it could recover what was lost. Unfortunately, it didn’t. It’s rich, yes, but it smells different; I don’t feel the same DNA as the original. I’ll never go back to having that perfume so rich that I never got tired of using it. Nowadays, it smells more like alcohol than perfume, and the EDP and Parfum versions don’t replace the original. It smells more fruity, formal, and fresh, whereas the EDT felt suede-like, with talc notes when dry and white flowers that made it unique. A pity. To avoid spending too much, Natura has a very similar perfume called O2. I say this with knowledge because I know the scent well, and it reminds me of it a lot. Scent: 7/10 Longevity: 8/10 Projection: 6/10 Trail: 7/10 Value: 3/10 Blind buy: 5/10 Versatility: 5/10 Season: warm and temperate climates.

Yes, gentlemen. The Ralph Lauren Parfum has made its way into my year-round essentials (I’ve even been forced to buy backups, which says a lot). It’s simple: if you’re looking for a perfume with the perfect balance of citrus, marine, clean, crisp, mature, and elegant, this is it. Don’t look further or try to find a flaw; the wheel is already invented. I haven’t smelled a fragrance so well-balanced, fresh, and masculine in a long time. As of today, I rank it alongside Profumo Cedrat Boise and very few others in versatile men’s perfumes to enjoy every day. Absolutely addictive and indispensable. A 10 for the Horsehead brand.

The undisputed king for me; I already own all three Polo Blues. The longevity is short, but if you spray more, it holds up. Watch out: when it settles, it’s TOO SEXY and doesn’t tire the person you’re with. If you love the line, buy blind. If they improve the quality and longevity a bit, it gets close to niche. The incense gives it class and elegance, maintaining the Eau de Parfum DNA with a spicy and super rough wood touch. It’s addictive; I have it in hand and literally feel happy just holding it. I’d rather buy it again than a Creed Aventus clone.

A very special fragrance, smells different from the rest but very masculine and rich. It’s less versatile than the other Polo Blues, but it has a very special elegant touch that makes it phenomenal. The longevity is good and it projects a lot; with 3 or 4 sprays in half an hour, in a closed space, you can smell it from the front row. In short, a very good fragrance for spring and autumn, perhaps more for daytime. A 7.5 out of 10.

Bought it three days ago and wow, what a perfume!! I won’t analyze the notes; I’ll make it easy for the reader. The scent is like AdG Profondo with a darker, warmer twist, making it exquisite: marine, fruity, and elegant beyond measure. Without a doubt, it’s becoming one of my favorites. Great trail, good longevity, great scent, and great versatility.