Polo Double Black

I get hungry whenever I smell this fragrance... Comparing this with the original Polo Black, this is a "darker" scent (much like the name implies). With Polo Double Black, the tropical fruity notes aren't there. Instead, we get a large helping of both coffee and peppers. The mango note is present, but it isn't very strong and doesn't last. The dry down is decent, spicy and powdery. It does spicy right. This cologne is alright when it comes to performance. I've gotten 4-6 hours of longevity and I find that the silage isn't great, sticking close to my skin after about an hour or so. At one point I put a sweater on and the smell of the detergent was competing with this cologne. Whether it's because I used too much detergent or otherwise, I can't say. I think this is a great scent and I really do like it. But if I had to choose between this and the original Polo Black right now, I'm going with the original. Why? Because the weather will start to warm up where I live. Polo black is more fruity, and the mango note there is much more prominent. I think it suits the spring and summer more, and I think it would be a little bit better for year round wear. For me, if the mango note was a little stronger in this fragrance then I'd be more inclined to pick it up now. Despite this, Double Black is a lovely fall and winter scent, and I can see this being a staple during those months. All in all, this is a great fragrance and a solid release by Ralph Lauren. I really like this fragrance and while performance isn't amazing, I still think it's worth buying a bottle of and using in different settings. Check it out!

Easily the best Ralph Lauren, i got this as a gift for helping an important person in my company, and evidentally, he has really good taste. I have trouble reading this one. When I try, I can get deep, spicy wood, coffee heart and fruit on top. Not so much the mango, but something fruity. It's hard to say if the silage is good on me but it seems fine to me, I can smell it well on a colleague whom also wears it, havent noticed a problem with longevity., it's still on my shirt the next day. Not quite potent enough to show off on a night out though. Professional and slightly romantic. I'm quite sad to see my Polo DB run out ;__; "Must...*ugh*..replace...." Upon recently replacing this bottle, ive noticed a lil something hard to pick with the end-drydown period of this fragrance, which I have now discovered is juniper berries in the base. What an unboxed idea! Thats the odd, spicy sweetness I detect 3-4 hours after application to my wrist. There's alot of designers I'm repeatedly disapointed by, Ralph is a well-offender. But Double Black is getting more and more loveable the more I smell it and I have to take my hat off to them and beg please, please follw in these steps! Stop with the dull, pretty, ich boy scents you're produceing and move around your more edgy stylings of Double Black and Explorer.

I like the original Polo Black but this one blows it out of the water IMO. There was always something too synthetic about the original, but I was always truly impressed with its unique and crisp, fresh scent. This one takes it to another level. I prefer darker and more natural/woody/oriental type scents, but Double Black still manages to retain that beautiful and truly unique mango note. It’s a fragrance of true beauty, blending a scent you’d normally associate with a tropical climate with this deep, captivating richness of wood and spices, a smooth incense type vibe but still fresh and a bit fruity. Hard to really put it into words but this smells heavenly and is one of the most beautiful and unique scents I’ve ever come across, blending these seemingly contrasting scents into one glorious concoction. And yes, I’ve tested hundreds of ridiculously hyped and expensive frags from many luxury houses, and this bottle from ol Ralph Lauren bests them all for a reliable and versatile “dark” fragrance. Give it a try, let your nose decide. This, to me, is exceptional and what I wish the original smelled like. I’ll probably never use that bottle again, and that doesn’t even means it’s bad, but this is the ultimate version of Polo Black, hands down.

I bought it yesterday at a wonderful discount and I am so happy for it. Very warm, sweet at the beginning, but only for few minutes. Masculine, but not hard or sharp scent, just some great aroma, that comes and goes from time to time. Perfect combination, not rich in ingredients, and still doesn't smell cheap. Can be worn from every age at every time, but best for late autumn and winter or cold countries like Denmark, Sweden, Russia. Interesting, long-lasting, the man, who is wearing it can smell it now and then, for few seconds, but it's something great. In close rooms smells very good, not overpowering and it almost doesn't change it's scent. Getting better and better. Can be reapplied, but not earlier than four hours. Smells amazing with my skin-chemistry and suits me good. Jeans and shirt and converse, or formal suit - doesn't matter. Great, great and again great. I was little bit skeptic about perfume of American designer, but this one is superb. Better than any other Ralph Lauren scents. Get it, you'll not be disappointed. I forgot to say. It smells very close to L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme.

Polo Dbl Blk is his FAVORITE! Discovered his bottle was almost empty and that he's been sparingly, savoring every last drop. Wanted him to try something new, just for variety but he DEMANDED Polo Dbl Blk or nothing at all! Therefore, purchased the 4.2 oz for Christmas 2010, (taking Glen Beck's advise to "Stock Up", before TEOTWAWKI, I guess?) His cup now "runneth over". I watched him immediately smile and take possession of his new gift! The king is now well pleased on his throne, lol. It was a tough year and he deserved a small gift. Will get an atomatizer for travel if necessary. Polo Dbl Blk is great year round, for any occassion and excudes happiness and confidence for both business and pleasure. In other words, if your man is a minimalist and you're looking for a signature scent for any age, this is one to consider. He loves the look and feel of the bottle whether to toss around, drop it in a bag or it's simple yet sleek appearance on the counter. I also purchased Polo Blue to add to his collection. We'll see if he likes the variety or if one wins over the other....Happy New Year 2011 to All!