Polo 1978 Eau de Toilette

Polo (Eau de Toilette) by Ralph Lauren
Bottle Design:
David Antonuccio
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7.8 / 10 595 Ratings
A popular perfume by Ralph Lauren for men, released in 1978. The scent is green-spicy. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Green
Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Leathery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Juniper berryJuniper berry BasilBasil CarawayCaraway CorianderCoriander TarragonTarragon BergamotBergamot
Heart Notes Heart Notes
PinePine CarnationCarnation ChamomileChamomile GeraniumGeranium LeatherLeather PepperPepper JasmineJasmine RoseRose
Base Notes Base Notes
OakmossOakmoss TobaccoTobacco CedarCedar MuskMusk PatchouliPatchouli AmberAmber VetiverVetiver

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7.8595 Ratings
Longevity
8.0490 Ratings
Sillage
7.7472 Ratings
Bottle
7.6480 Ratings
Value for money
7.5256 Ratings
Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 08/30/2025.

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Gmmcnair

40 Reviews
Gmmcnair
Gmmcnair
5  
My Old Friend Has Changed
The mini review on the vintage juice is dead on. I have a tiny bit of the vintage and it just sings. Beautiful and brilliant stuff. Powerful and masculine but elegant and refined.

My new bottle arrived today. While I still recognize it...time and reformulation have not been kind to my old friend. While the notes are still there, they've become harsh and bitter where they were once so lovely. Most of the staying power is now gone.

This version makes me think of an old high school friend. We were close in our younger days but a lot of hard life and bad decisions have given him a bitter and unpleasant edge. I still see the person he was but his bitterness has caused me to distance myself. I get the feeling this is going to happen with my former signature scent as well. Sad.
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7.5
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7.5
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5
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7
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K1

121 Reviews
K1
K1
Helpful Review 4  
Green leather, gray oakmoss
It is not a surprise when Polo has that much fans. Everyone with least tendency to classics drops in its trap.
Polo is a grassy patchouli and smoky fresh pine. The opening is intense green and sport by all mean. Classic sports and combed hair. Then the greenness goes over-hued and animality appears. The complete fragrance is mossy grassy pine and musky gray leather. A real powerhouse.
Still one of the best to celebrate classics. Or you can go on with more vegetal version by Loewe Esencia pour homme. Great longevity, immensely great projection.
7/10
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Eriqesque

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Eriqesque
Eriqesque
7  
Still a masterpiece
A lot has already been said over the years, so I’m not going to harp on the notes composition etc.
however every time I wear Polo Green I ask myself, why do you ever wear anything else? I’ve worn vintage when it wasn’t. I don’t care to go to the past. I live in the present and I’m happy with the current formula and stubby sprayer. Absolutely gorgeous.
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7.5
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7.5
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7.5
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10
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Drseid

821 Reviews
Drseid
Drseid
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Benaim's Legendary Masterpiece...
*This is a mini-review of the vintage juice.

The original Polo was one of the first scents I ever was exposed to, and it was my "go to scent" throughout my high school days and into early college. Twenty-five years later, I do not wear it as frequently anymore but I still love the scent and find it has held up over time. A classic woody mossy and coniferous scent that screams masculine and powerful. The first Polo and still by far, even after all the various flankers and expansions of the brand, the best. Polo is an absolute classic and earns a well-deserved "masterpiece" rating of 5 stars out of 5.
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Missk

1357 Reviews
Missk
Missk
Helpful Review 4  
Chocolatey Patchouli Classic
Polo is a controversial yet legendary fragrance. I really like it despite its heaviness. I'm actually quite sad to see it relegated to the discount stores. Polo is easily one of Ralph Lauren's better masculines.

The opening of Polo is super strong and almost dated in its approach. A fair amount of patience is required in order to enjoy the heart and drydown. Thankfully, once settled, Polo is a smooth, delicious and woodsy aromatic.

The most dominant accords to my nose are the pine needles, tobacco, amber and patchouli. It almost smells like a Thierry Mugler fragrance, in that strong, chocolatey kind of a way.

I honestly cannot stop sniffing Polo, and I have been utterly enchanted by it since the heavy top notes faded. It's a pity that Polo has decreased in popularity over the years. It still deserves to be at the top.

None of my family members nor past lovers ever wore Polo, so I have no nasty associations when smelling it. To me it's new and exquisite. I wouldn't mind wearing it myself, as it's not so masculine that a woman should steer clear of it. I highly recommend.

Original review written: April 2013.
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ChicoRoch1ChicoRoch1 2 years ago
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8.5
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One of the greatest and most beloved masculines ever made, especially the Warner/Cosmair formulation
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RazvanykeRazvanyke 3 years ago
What a fougere, wow ! I never smelled this until today and boom! The notes are so good together and that oakmoss is to die for. Instant love
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SpacebaseSpacebase 3 years ago
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Masculine, Masculine, Masculine! Smells like a spring hike in the woods, and a day at the golf course: at the same time. Signature-worthy.
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SnikersSnikers 4 years ago
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A masterpiece. The vintage of course. Piney, leathery, herbal goodness. The new version is still ok but the pine and leather are flat.
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RobbieXRobbieX 4 years ago
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A classic. Green and memorable.
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OmnipotatoOmnipotato 11 months ago
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Old money. Wood-paneled room at a country club where bigwigs drink scotch, smoke cigars and talk deals
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StinkykidStinkykid 8 months ago
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In my moose pis and birch tar category, pure xxx juice in a bottle. Smells like power, wear with caution.
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EliseooEliseoo 1 day ago
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Would love to smell the vintage but I like the modern. Beautiful juniper berries and chamomile with a rich tobacco note.
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DevilJuiceDevilJuice 3 months ago
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Heavily reformulated/outdated. Smells like musty old grandpa and ppl hate it. If you want Green+tobacco Amouge Epic Man is better
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InfragranteInfragrante 6 months ago
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Polo Green is a man's man's fragrance. Almost offensive top, in the best way. Spicy conifer and dank tobacco settle down into a woody base.
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