Ralph Lauren
Polo Black
Eau de Parfum2005Longevity · ModerateSillage · Moderate$160 retail★ 4.0 community ratingBuy on FragranceShop $41
A sultry blend of spiced citrus and warm patchouli creates an intoxicating, tropical warmth that feels both refined and sensually bold
Top Notes
TropicalFruityWoodySweetCitrusAromaticWarm SpicyPatchouliTerpenicPowdery
Base Notes
patchoulisandalwoodtonka bean
Accords
tropical· Dominantfruity· Dominantwoody· Dominantsweet· Dominantcitrus· Prominentaromatic· Prominentwarm spicy· Moderategourmand· Moderatepatchouli· Moderateterpenic· Moderatepowdery· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Ralph Lauren Polo Black is Skin Couture Classic Men by Armaf, with a 82% accuracy score. Available from FragranceNet for $20, about 88% cheaper than the $160 original.
Best Seasons
Spring69%
Summer91%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Casual55%
Night Out22%
2 Clones Found
Best Match
Armaf
Skin Couture Classic Men
82%accuracy
$20
FragranceNet
6-10 hours
Longevity
Strong
Sillage
The clone substitutes grapefruit for wormwood, reducing the original's subtle herbal edge and creating a slightly sweeter, more commercial citrus profile. Longevity is nearly identical at 5-6 hours, but Polo Black maintains slightly better depth and complexity throughout the wear.
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Fragrance World
Solo Black
78%accuracy
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
Polo Black has superior longevity and sillage, with a more refined sandalwood and tonka base that lingers longer. Solo Black's performance is noticeably shorter (4-5 hours vs 7-8 hours), and the overall scent feels more linear with less development and depth through the dry-down.
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