Polo Black

This is my favorite fragrance of all time so far. Yes, the scent is linear, and yes, the longevity isn't great, but the scent profile is incredible. I love and prefer fresh fragrances, and Polo Black is the only fragrance I've come across so far that has such a fresh mango note. Though I have not tested many mango fragrances out there, I've noticed that most make the mango note sweet instead of fresh. I definitely wish that there was a stronger version of this cologne (which there is, Polo Double Black, but it's discontinued), but despite its shortcomings, its currently my favorite fragrance in my collection. If you're like me, and you prefer mass-appealing freshies, this may be the fragrance for you. But you should be aware about its poor performance before purchasing; it lasts about 3-4 hours on my clothes, and even less on my skin. The sillage during that period is not terrible though, I'd say it's moderate. Also, the color-marketing on this fragrance isn't all that accurate. It's not a dark fragrance in any way; No incense, woodiness, mysteriousness, or the notes you expect from a fragrance marketed in that manner, but it does work well at night, because I think that it works any time of the day. Surprisingly, its currently the most complimented fragrance in my collection as well. Update: I bought this fragrance when I only had about 5 fragrances in my collection, and I'm here to say this is still my favorite. I definitely have fragrances that have better scent profiles and performance, but this is still my go-to. I love most if not all of the fragrances in my collection, but after wearing them consistently for a bit, I tend to need a break from their scent profiles. I've only gotten tired of Polo Black once, and it was because I wore it everyday for almost an entire month. But aside from that one time, I can't see myself getting tired of this. I still wish it lasted longer, and hopefully Ralph Lauren will release a parfum version of this, like they did with polo blue and polo red. (Both are bangers, but polo blue is eh, polo red is fantastic). Still a 10/10. It's the only one that my mom points out and compliments every time I wear it, and she hates most of the stuff in my collection 😂 I have other freshies that I love, like nautica voyage (Yes, Nautica voyage. It's so good) but this is still my daily driver.

It's summer, you're on an island, the the sky is blue, not a cloud in sight, and you're enjoying a couple of iced drinks with your friends I must say iced mango is a very fitting description It might be a bit synthetic, but with this fragrance, it doesn't feel like a bad thing. The opening might be the most synthetic moment. It's probably that tangerine note, which I can agree is too sweet, but it does fade quickly. Some people here really are exaggerating that aspect of it, which i have to say I find pretty unfair Also, I've been seeing the word "generic" thrown around without any thought behind it. This is far from generic. It is in fact quite unique. You don't see mango fragrances dominating the mainstream. This really goes to show that some reviewers are just parrots, repeating words without understanding them Having covered that the opening might be responsible for most of the negative reviews, luckily, that isn't where it truly shines As soon as the tangerine fades, mango takes the stage. And it's a very exquisite airy mango, I guess that's why it's referred to as iced. Very uplifting, very light. And not overly sweet, just the amount you would expect from a real mango. Then, the slow drydown into sandalwood feels luxurious, smooth, and well executed These are my two cents. You've got to enjoy fruity scents in general to be able to appreciate this one. All in all, it's a pretty simple scent, mango and sandalwood. But simple is not bad. In fact, it's hard to achieve simple, without sacrificing good. Credit where it's due. And since right now it's not too popular, and is incredibly versatile, it's definitely signature scent-worthy

Polo Black is fantastic, Fresh, unique, smooth, understated, versatile, classy and works great for a date night, office, beach and shines in the heat. For $50-$60 this is a steal, will always have this in my collection as it is blended well and is smooth from start to finish. Nothing offensive in this fragrance at all, does not smell synthetic to me, performance is below average but then again, many fresh or light fragrances are not meant to be beasts. Don't sleep on Polo Black. If you like Polo Deep Blue or any of the polo blues, this would not be redundant and is terrific when you want an understated and "Safe" fragrance to wear and you can go heavy on the trigger if you choose. I will always have this in my collection and woman tend to like this from my experience more than any of my way too many bottles. Great Summer night fragrance both formal or casual. Hope they keep making this and I hope it stays under the radar as I have yet to find anything similar.

This shit is amazing man I feel like it's either a love or a meh, for me it's a love. I understand those that say this is basic / generic and while that may be true, I personally find the smell just really damn good. Definitely has this fresh, modern, stylish businessman kind of vibe that I just resonate with personally. Perfect for occasions where you do not want to be the center of attention but rather discovered, and make no mistake this is not gone in 30 minutes guys nose fatigue is a real thing, and while it's no beast either it still gets 4-6 hours on my skin with a nice scent bubble for the first 2-3 hours. Perfect for evening dinners / occasions in general, office use, anything really. Yea it's 50/50 for you to either go WOW I LOVE THIS or Wow this is average. I find it to be one of those scents I keep grabbing the bottle just to smell and I wanna wear it all the time.

I believe Polo Black is one of those fragrances that does not get the credit it deserves. Conceptually it was 5 years ahead of the fruity-woody craze launched by Aventus and although they do not smell alike, the underlying idea behind both is, I think, similar. With PB you get an intense mango that never gets sweet and fleeting due to the support given to it by the more sparkling and herbal/woody undertone: it does "vibrate" with some darkness (for lack of a better descriptor; not "dark" in the way of the tonka laden fragrances that are usually labeled "black") giving it some elegance and style. The tension between the freshness of the mango and this dark aspect makes it very appropriate for summer evening activities (something like an open-air dinner, not for "clubbing"). It projects and lasts adequately for that type of use. I like it very much