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    Side by side

    Polo Ralph Lauren vs. Des Cendres

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Polo Ralph Lauren peaks in summer, while Des Cendres belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Polo Ralph Lauren vs. Des Cendres
    Polo Ralph LaurenDes Cendres
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched19782023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerCarlos BenaïmAntoine Lie
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Polo Ralph Lauren

    Floral
    Fruity
    Citrus
    Green
    Fresh

    Des Cendres

    Woody
    Green
    Leather
    Aromatic
    Mossy
    Earthy
    Animalic
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Juniper BerryBasilCarawayCorianderTarragonBergamot
    Swiss Pine TarGalbanumBirchMintClove
    Heart
    Pine Tree NeedlesPepperCarnationChamomileGeraniumLeatherJasmineRose
    LeatherViolet LeafTuberose
    Base
    OakmossTobaccoCedarMuskPatchouliAmberVetiver
    OakmossHyraceumVetiverPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Polo Ralph Lauren vs. Des Cendres
    Polo Ralph LaurenDes Cendres
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Polo Ralph Lauren smells like a heritage wardrobe, not a trend cycle. The juniper and pine give it an outdoor masculinity that most modern designers have abandoned in favor of ambroxan and synthetic.Polo Ralph Lauren
    Bold, unapologetic, and built for someone who knows exactly what they want. No safe moves here, just smoke, leather, and the kind of presence that turns heads without trying.Des Cendres