Bottle of Polo Blue Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren · 2003

Polo Blue

Melon, cucumber and basil over suede: the freshness of a sailboat deck at dawn.

Launched
2003
Concentration
Eau de Toilette

Fragrance pyramid

Polo Blue notes

Top notes

The first minutes

Heart notes

The character, for hours

Base notes

The lingering trail

Our take

What does Polo Blue smell like?

Polo Blue, released in 2003, took Ralph Lauren’s Polo line toward airier territory than the famous green Polo. The opening plays a watery, fruity freshness: juicy melon, crisp cucumber and mandarin give an instant cool-down. The heart is aromatic, with green basil, dry sage and a slightly rosy geranium that recall a reworked fougère. In the base, suede brings a soft, textured, almost leathery touch while musk and patchouli extend longevity without adding weight. It suggests sea air, clean cotton and clear skies in a sporty yet polished form. The suede is what lingers, a soft, almost clean-leather hum on the wrist.

When to wear it

Perfect for summer, the office and outdoor weekends; it suits men who like easygoing freshness.

VerdictFresh and balanced, though the melon note can feel a little generic.

It belongs to the Fougère, Aromatic family. Polo Blue is one of 3 creations by Ralph Lauren in our encyclopedia.

Polo Blue: FAQ

What are the notes of Polo Blue?

Polo Blue by Ralph Lauren opens with Melon, Cucumber and Mandarin. Its heart combines Basil, Sage and Geranium, over a base of Suede, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Polo Blue for men or women?

Ralph Lauren presents Polo Blue as a Masculine fragrance. Nothing stops anyone from wearing it: modern perfumery happily blurs these lines.

When was Polo Blue released?

Polo Blue was launched in 2003 by Ralph Lauren. It comes as an Eau de Toilette.

When should you wear Polo Blue?

Ideally in spring and summer. Perfect for summer, the office and outdoor weekends; it suits men who like easygoing freshness.

Which perfumes smell like Polo Blue?

Based on shared notes, the closest are Ck Eternity for Men (Calvin Klein), Azzaro Pour Homme (Azzaro), Pour Homme (Versace).