Polo
Ralph LaurenEau de Toilette1978
Side by side
Polo vs. Apex
Is Polo better than Apex?
Polo projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
OakmossTobaccoLeatherBergamotPatchouliJasmine
woodyaromaticfresh spicyearthymossysweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Polo and Apex?
| Polo | Apex | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1978 | 2022 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Carlos Benaïm | Roja Dove |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Polo and Apex smell?
Polo
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Tobacco
Mossy
Green
Sweet
Apex
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Citrus
Sweet
Balsamic
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Polo and Apex share?
Top
Juniper BerriesBasilBergamotCorianderCarawayTarragon
LemonBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Pine Tree NeedlesLeatherCarnationGeraniumChamomilePepperJasmineRose
PineappleLabdanumJasmine
Base
OakmossTobaccoCedarMuskPatchouliVetiverAmber
OakmossLeatherTobaccoRumPatchouliBenzoinSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CarnationGeraniumChamomileJasmineRose
Jasmine
Citric Notes
Bergamot
LemonBergamotMandarin Orange
Woody Notes
Pine Tree NeedlesCedar
Sandalwood
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Fruity Notes
Juniper Berries
Pineapple
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco
Where they fit
When and where do Polo and Apex work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Polo or Apex?
| Polo | Apex | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Polo and Apex?
Polo is not trying to impress anyone. This is a well-built masculine that knows exactly what it is, and has never needed to apologize for being a classic.Polo
Bold citrus-fruity presence that arrives with intent. Apex opens with a pineapple-citrus burst so assertive it commands attention, held by the green backbone of labdanum and oakmoss that doesn't let.Apex
The hunt
Where to buy Polo and Apex
| Polo | Apex | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 oz | $56.35ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $60.67ecosmetics | — |
| 4 oz | $51.95fragranceshop | — |
| 6.7 oz | $93.39ecosmetics | — |
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