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Amber
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Leather
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Oakmoss
Patchouli
12/18/2012
Drseid
821 Reviews
Drseid
3
A More Mature and Refined Version of Original Polo That Mostly Hits The Mark...
I have had a bottle of this in my collection for nearly 20 years but only today whipped it out of the cupboard to see how it has held up.
Polo Crest opens with a very green and herbal mixture with just the faintest hint of lemon that more than passingly resembles its more famous and successful classic sibling, original Polo. Crest is definitely smoother than original Polo and does not have the strength of its sibling. That said, it features a beautiful oakmoss in its heart that is near impossible to replicate with today's regulations on the ingredient. Crest appears to be missing most of the birch tar note that original Polo features prominently in its base notes, adding a larger dose of patchouli instead, though not so much that it turns overly sweet. Longevity and projection are both regrettably average to below average.
Let's face it, original Polo is by far the best the line has ever had to offer, Crest included. That said, out of all the various "other" releases from Ralph Lauren over the years I think Crest may be the next best in the line (or was, as it has long-since been discontinued). It is missing the potency and spunk of original Polo, but it distinguishes itself in its smoothness, class and sophistication, while never forgetting its classic roots. I prefer the raw masculinity and power of the original and reach for that one, but those looking for a smoother alternative that retains a lot of the original Polo's best qualities could do much worse than Polo Crest. I'll give Crest a well-deserved "excellent" rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Polo Crest opens with a very green and herbal mixture with just the faintest hint of lemon that more than passingly resembles its more famous and successful classic sibling, original Polo. Crest is definitely smoother than original Polo and does not have the strength of its sibling. That said, it features a beautiful oakmoss in its heart that is near impossible to replicate with today's regulations on the ingredient. Crest appears to be missing most of the birch tar note that original Polo features prominently in its base notes, adding a larger dose of patchouli instead, though not so much that it turns overly sweet. Longevity and projection are both regrettably average to below average.
Let's face it, original Polo is by far the best the line has ever had to offer, Crest included. That said, out of all the various "other" releases from Ralph Lauren over the years I think Crest may be the next best in the line (or was, as it has long-since been discontinued). It is missing the potency and spunk of original Polo, but it distinguishes itself in its smoothness, class and sophistication, while never forgetting its classic roots. I prefer the raw masculinity and power of the original and reach for that one, but those looking for a smoother alternative that retains a lot of the original Polo's best qualities could do much worse than Polo Crest. I'll give Crest a well-deserved "excellent" rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Jacksonjacks
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Syzygy73
