THE BEST FRAGRANCE OF THE 1970s - RALPH LAUREN POLO GREEN (VINTAGE FRAGRANCE REVIEW

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

One of the all time greatest men’s classics of all time !

[@MrSmelly1977]

I totally agree!

[@danglann8747]

Absolute classic! I have the Cosmair version, great presentation, great juice, takes me back to the 90’s

[@oceansoflorewi]

This is still the very best green man scent in existence (Gucci Envy coming in second). I feel people see this as outdated because green scents aren't a thing anymore. It's a shame because this fragrance is pure mother nature and life- something humanity needs to get back to.

[@ToTheWind]

This was (and still is) an absolute masterpiece. Polo and Polo Sport were his greatest fragrances - everything after was never as good.

[@bobbyfischer13]

I own a couple Warner Cosmetics bottles, had to pony up for the one I purchased. That said, a scent that brings a lost loved one back to life is priceless. Vintage polo green reminds me of my grandfather. I still have a little left from his original (large) bottle, but every time I smell it, I think of him and it brings me back to my childhood. Sometimes I’ll just smell the bottle (like a weirdo), without applying. Thank you for the video.

[@mfgreviews5028]

Nothing weird about that

[@luismiguelarteagabeitiaval437]

Thanks a lot for this review! This was my father signature scent, I remember bathing with the splash version when I was less than 10 years old. I have one recent that he left when he died. Will always love this fragrance

[@wolfman7273]

Still have my dad’s last bottle of aftershave before he died. Still use it on very rare special occasions. Very classic and timeless .

[@halfnorfolk5310]

No other fragrance resonates with me like Polo “Green”! This fragrance is my love affair! Wearing this fragrance brings back so many happy memories for me! I own 6 completely full bottles (3 of which are 8 ounces), one of which is a vintage bottle. I also have Safari and Crest, along with Chaps and Chaps Musk. Polo just makes me happy! It’s manly and HEAVENLY for me! I love what it represents. Ralph Lauren was the quintessential American “underdog” from humble beginnings and his story had always motivated me since I was a 7 year old kid not even really knowing his history but loving his shirts. As I got older, this guy and his fragrances and clothes literally changed my life toward fashion and style. I don’t care about fragrance “compliments” . A man’s attitude, confidence and aura draw the ladies! Just my “two cents” as a 51 year old guy.

[@rupert.cavendish]

You were 5 when it came out, I was 13 and I have loved it and used it for 46 years (my parents bought it for me when I was a teen) along with James Dean (The first teenager) influenced my life the most with Woodstock being in the mix (I was 4 when my parents took me) I remember because of V8 movie footage that my parents took of us (they didn't go around nude, so I can watch it) but lot's of hot teenage guy's did and it made me realise I was gay at age 4, so I grew up happy not worrying about being gay so thanks to Polo, James Dean and Woodstock I don't care what others think of me, I'm me and don't care if you don't like me, plenty do! POLO THE ABSOLUTE BEST FRAGRANCE EVER 100/100 THE ONLY ONE FOR ME 💯

[@markwalsh6714]

Great video. I actually really enjoy the new bottles. It’s a great fragrance.

[@pbc_03]

The Cosmair version smells great from opening to dry down. No synthetic smells like the new formulation. This is the best version by far and an amazing cold weather scent.

[@MrBluebilko]

Aw man, that’s the smell of my late dad. I always knew we were going to a proper posh do if my pops put that on! Takes me back to my childhood. My dad wore the OG stuff

[@vyoufinder]

On rare occasions, the movie is better than the book. Sometimes, the copy outlasts the original, and sometimes the reformulation is better than the original. The new Polo Green EDT is one of those. The old formula tended to go "stale" after several hours of wearing it, albeit still pungent. I like the new formula better.

[@robusto7735]

The Cosmair bottles have such an amazing aura on the skin. And what’s even better is that there are still people selling them on eBay for a reasonable price. I also have a Warner bottle which is a bit stronger. Regardless, it’s one of my all time favorites!! Great video!!

[@muggin]

Warner/Cosmair's are going for $47.50 per Oz as of Christmas 2023

[@IsmaelAffeejee]

One of the best fragrances from the 1970s/80s, It very much reminds me of a different era altogether. It's definitely one of my favourite fragrances and in my top five. If time travel were possible I'd go back to that era of perfumes for sure!

[@slicksnewonenow]

Hiya Dan- Of course I'm late to this party... But there's something I wanted to mention... I always loved the Polo Original back in the Eighties. Since original bottles have gone up so exponentially in price, it's almost like it's become an unnecessary luxury. But I found a juice from the company BELCAM, called "Classic Match". It's actually NOT BAD. Nowhere near the ball kicker that the original Cosmair is... But really decent. The opening isn't as rounded, the mid is a bit clumsy... But the drydown is excellent. Unfortunately, the Belcam juice doesn't perform QUITE as well as the original, but nobody can complain about it because it only costs $16.00 U.S. !!! It's available in a 2 ounce bottle. It's perfect for everyday wear... I'll be sad the day that Belcam discontinues it. Cheers

[@zeusandathena4094]

Awesome video Dan. I remember this from high school. Great fragrance. It has been reformulated and does not have the kick as it use too. And the new Polo Intense I just bought, has some of the DNA of the Polo, but the longevity is soooooooo lacking. Excellent information that you give us. All the best

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Spero.

[@sergiovazquez8599]

A true scent for a true gentleman. Like you !

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thank you !

[@adriangaxiola8133]

Great video! We wore this as kids in Jr high and high school. (Usually our older family members had a bottle laying around) A lot of people wore this to the clubs and the women loved it. I feel like fragrances are making their way back to the more masculine scents of the past.

[@Cartier_specialist]

I wore Ralph Lauren Polo as my primary cologne for 20 years approximately and switched to Cartier Declaration the year it came out around December 1998 if I recall correctly. At that time I had a 4 ounce spray bottle of the Cosmair bottled Polo that had about a fourth left in the bottom. I got dug it out of dark storage and it didn't age well. It still damn near smells better than the load of crap they are putting in their bottles now but still nothing like a fresh bottle back in the late 80s or early 90s did. I'm just going to continue wearing my Cartier Declaration and hope some genius doesn't muck that one up. At first Cartier Declaration was dicey because one bottle would be great and the next batch while not foul by any stretch of the imagination didn't smell like the previous bottle. For that reason I started buying multiple bottles at a time. Now their quality control must be much better because I haven't got a bad batch in many years.

[@bestotom4068]

I 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖both Cartier and Polo Ralph Lauren.

[@MrSmelly1977]

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[@ferbeybill]

Great review! I wore many of the powerhouse classics in the 80's: Chanel - Antaeus, Aramis, Oscar De La Renta - Pour Lui, Quorum, Givenchy - Xeryus, Hugo Boss - Number One Black, CK - Obsession, Giorgio - For Men, Kouros, Drakkar Noir, Azzaro, Grey Flannel, Roger & Gallet - Open, Lagerfeld, Chaps, etc. Funny, I have a decent sized collection today and enjoy a wide variety of fragrances but something about this one just didn't ever agree with me in the olden days. One thing was for sure...you didn't overspray! I have the new version today, it is considerably mellower.

[@Curi0u50ne]

You forgot CK One🙄😳😩 ......... ...... ..... Kidding, cor like to get by your cabinet!

[@marcjohn9404]

I don't own a Warner or early Cosmair version, but I do have a late 90s version that I was lucky enough to get in a splash bottle, full, for less than $100 and it is better than the current formula - there's more Iso E Super or something that makes it smell woodier and seems to stick to the skin for longer and it has what Polo Green fanatics refer to as the "mentholated pine" note that the newer variations lack. It doesn't have the big oak moss though, which apparently was massively reduced by the 90s. It's a great DNA though. Dua is apparently dropping their inspiration of a mid 1980s bottle this month according the Mahsam, so it'll be exciting to try that one out. I have Vintage 1978 by Alexandria and that one is excellent actually, but some have criticized it for being too smooth or "unisex", but it's a gorgeous fragrance on it's own regardless.

[@brunomatos3724]

Vintage 1978 is beast mode ?

[@MoizAudio]

Peter Stickney Anderson had Polo Green bottle and deo stick on him when he was killed by the "last call murderer". R.I.P

[@KH-np4bv]

Hello Good Sir. I see this was published a year ago in 2021. Im glad I found this review. You did a fantastic job and held my attention till the end. Being born in 81’ I had the pleasure to have my Uncle Merle wearing this true Icon of our era! I recently bought the 4oz Spray and the first thing I did when in put a spritz on was inhale deeply, eyes closed, and for a moment I realized this is not EXACTLY as my brain recalls the true original. It’s truly amazing what a scent can do. It took me back to the mid 80’s being s little boy, looking up to my Uncle. The next thing that happens was pure emotion. I cried. I cried because we just lost him this last July (currently 9/28/22). He died too soon. And we are all at a great loss. But the beauty is that all I have to do is wear this this and it’s like he is right here. This is dedicated to him. Thank you again for your perfect review. I look forward to more. I think my next bottle will be Fahrenheit by Christian Dior. Can you review Swiss Army Classic?

[@slicksnewonenow]

OOPS...Posted before I finished the comment: My Grandpa and my Uncle Mick both wore LT PIVER Cuir de Russie... I keep a bottle in my medicine cabinet and splash some on once in a while... It brings memories of them both right back to me.

[@Calbenmike]

I have a 1.5 oz Warner bottle and a monster 237 ml Cosmair bottle. Legendary.

[@reedxuk]

I've tried the current version and it's not as good as I remember it. Loved the original formulation. Rogue Perfumery's Mousse Illuminee took me straight back to the 80's though!

[@KeLLStaRoxx]

Great video, love this one. Can't resist this on a man 😍 btw his surname is pronounced like the girls name. Loren. No fancy accent. His family name was Lifshitz however he and his brother changed it after being made fun of. They choose Lauren after Lauren Bacall.

[@John_D67]

Enjoyed the review Dan. Have to say, I find the new formulation to be a complete embarrassment. Tracked down some 2003 Cosmair which is definitely the stuff I remember from the 80’s. My favorite vintage hands down. 👍🏻

[@ronpower7790]

I got a cosmair bottle off ebay, that definitely had gone bad...giving the price these go for, I really recommend to buy from a trusted source or with return option.

[@iainlindsay1204]

You can sometimes find 7ml vintage miniature bottles of the vintage formulation in excellent condition in the Prestige gift collection of scents which come on eBay sometimes. You also get vintage Drakkar Noir, Armani PH and others in the collection for a decent price.

[@codetwohigh]

Smells very masculine.

[@parson2006]

Sampled the new version. To me, the drydown (with the spice and sourness gone) is similar to Burberry London.

[@bradgro2921]

Reminds me too much of my stepdad to be my own signature scent. However, i still love it in cooler/colder weather. It is my wife's favorite fragrance i own. I'm 41 by the way.

[@jasonmelo1974]

This might be the best fragrance of all time

[@MrSmelly1977]

It could be!

[@jamesnash7262]

…i’ve put my recent formulation back in the box (along with Lalique Equus) on the shelf…on me it’s all pine and too much…you did well to avoid the pine note in Gravitas…generally always liked the RL esthetic…have worn two CHAPS suits pretty much to destruction…lol…beautiful Olympic…

[@Chefjoe63]

I've been wearing Polo since 1980 and still wear it to this day, beautiful masculine fragrance that never disappoints. Ralph Lauren aka Ralph Lipschitz.

[@aromafh2486]

Great video.. aroma from heaven

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thank you! I agree.

[@Balllsy]

Can't argue with that! My first signature scent and it still smells great today!

[@keltyk]

It's Jan. 25: Reviews of current version are bad. It's the only one I've sampled. I loved it, but not sure if it performs. Is there a great affordable clone, or alternative to vintage Polo?

[@EOTA564]

Wore this to the office today. Business casual Friday with a white Oxford shirt, grey tweed jacket, navy chinos and suede oxford brogues and matching belt. Perfect!

[@siredith8846]

One of my top favourites. I think it smells like shag tobacco. Beautiful.

[@snortchgortch4253]

It’s so true and I still consider Polo Vintage to be the best fragrance ever made. (Just my opinion). It never got old until they changed the formulation, a sad day.

[@MrSmelly1977]

I agree it is a great great scent.

[@rickyweston8153]

There's a bottle that has a plastic covering on the top part of the bottle .and was a 100ml size. Would that be the first version ?

[@gmac5112]

This and English blazer got me hooked on frags

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thank you !

[@Donmenon]

Hi Dan, I’ve been a longstanding fan of you’re channel. My first love however is watches. Well, second actually after cars. Perhaps you could do a video on your watch collection. I’m sure it’ll be pretty cool.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Buy Bon Viveur and Gravitas Pour Homme here.... naughtonandwilson.com/

[@Anthony_Spilotro]

My second favorite fragrance. IMO the best fragrance on the planet is Pour Lui by Oscar De La Renta.

[@medraut9]

Nice watch. If you like quirky, lower-priced Swiss stuff maybe check out Sears watches on eBay. Many had Swiss movements and they sold them under the "Sears" and "Tradition" brands. Their 60's-70's stuff can be cool and a bargain. Ironically, watches are how that company got it's start. If anyone on your side of the pond has ever heard of Sears-Roebuck, I should say.

[@leparfumier8390]

I absolutely love the vintage Cosmair version of Polo! It’s so smooth 👍🏻

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great 📹 and I enjoyed it and I like this fragrance and I give it a 9 out of 10 and have a blessed day

[@Diderot68]

I bought Polo Green twice in the last 3 years and both times, they smell so different and none of them is close to what I used to have back in the 80s/90s. Quite disappointing. Polo, please, please, bring back the old smell. It was great, not anymore.

[@jameswilson8820]

If only I can get a new bottle which is around 25 years old

[@filiandsela]

I have a bottle I bought in 1986. I break it out only on very special occasions. And a bottle of Safari bought in 1988.

[@billybobtexas]

In high school this was our the Holy Grail. Unfortunately it was only really available to the wealthier students. We all sniffed the air green with envy. That scent was accompanied with acid or stone washed Guess jeans rolled up at the ankles, Gucci loafers no socks, Polo shirt, Gucci or Swatch watch. Louis Vuitton wallet back when they were $200? Now $500-700. Times have changed a bit.

[@benmumick4758]

To be honest I think Safari For Men is weigh more better and sporty than Polo green. I don't understand why Safari discontinued when Polo green should've been the one to discontinue in the first place as it's a lot stronger and would be more something I'd probably give to my grandpa LOL the polo green but all that matters is what you like and what are ur tastes in perfumes.

[@powersportswear4031]

Hi where can I buy the cosmair version

[@martineleven8179]

Once had a bottle back in the late 80s early 90s, lovely stuff in its day, can't see why it couldn't be brought into the 21st century, nice old rolex BTW, I bet Producer michael hasn't got that particular one.

[@terrysmiles8599]

Another great fragrance review!

[@johnscarr70]

Because of my view of fragrance as a hobby, my wife rarely gifts me fragrance. But, on producing a bottle of Aramis last year she reminded me that I aspired to own this and Polo before we were married, 30 or so years ago. I've been thinking about adding Polo, but that blurb could have said, "worn by society's worst kind of parasite." Not the kind of guy who drives an A Reg Ford Fiesta and works for the council, which was me circa 1990. I'm conflicted!

[@GunGuy258]

I have an OG bottle that i used to wear in high school.

[@jake76278]

You’re a bit all over the place in this review. I do agree that Polo green is a masculine classic.

[@sandromateush9650]

Great decorations, Dan! Great review! 💫 Polo Green bottle is such a masterpiece, on my opinion, one of the best in fragrance industry.

[@philip1123]

I agree this is the smell of success and of a real man. I can imagine a man like denzel washington wearing this one for sure. One of my all time favorites. I think that farenheit is also a masterpiece that should get a review!!

[@The_Tenth]

Nice Dan! I recently bought a vintage Cosmair bottle of this with another fragrance that I was actually after …Polo Crest! Crest was my favorite over Green when I was younger, smells more refined to my nose now and when I was 13. I’m really glad to have both. Have you tried that one sir?

[@kennysimons4855]

I love the scent of this one!

[@Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club]

The projection and longevity of RLPG is incredible and puts some EDPs and parfums to shame.

[@tonyjemz777]

Ralph Lauren is a Jewish lad from the Bronx, New york. I have a small customer bottle it's strong, superb and elegant. I love it!

[@Umair23]

Im a new subscriber. Jeremy Fragrance sent me here.

[@stoolpigeon4285]

Given I respect your views, I'm so glad you like this

[@lesbrady]

How do you like the off-the-shelf modern version of Polo? The original was my first "real" everyday wear, back in '82-'85. Then a friend introduced me to Eau Sauvage. :-) BTW, I picked up the Dua Cosmopolitan, and it's really very nice, awfully close to the original ES. Thanks for the tip!

[@JT-rx1eo]

My bottle of the Dua Cosmopolitan is not even close to Polo. Something went wrong with their quality control. I ordered the Dua clone of vintage Dior Eau Sauvage EDT in the same order and that's way off too.

[@lesbrady]

@@JT-rx1eo Wow, that's unfortunate. The only difference I can tell in mine is that the Dua blends are stronger than the originals. So I need to hold back on over spraying.

[@crosisofborg5524]

Banning oak moss because only 1% - 3% of people are allergic was ridiculous. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

[@diogeneslantern18]

Is this some new IFRA bs?

[@craft-o-matic2377]

I love the watch Dan! Lisa

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Lisa.

[@interqward1]

I grew up in incredibly rich circumstances and went to polo games, inside the 'inner circle.' Have actually been to one where I think Duke of Kent was playing briefly. Dumb silly sport - not even a sport at all really, as far as I'm concerned. Bloody damn silly mellee. I much preferred RUGGER. Especially when there was a monsoon falling and everyone went rolling around in the mud. ...Now I'm 'Australian' for real. And I have no class at all. Thank god. ...I prefer women's Aussie Rules. And even those girls have more class and style than me. ...Also thank god there too.

[@justaddlight]

I'm banking on Ralph Lauren banking on a parfum flanker! I heard Ralph's Club is terrible.

[@mrmike616]

And the new intense one is lame too.

[@Mr.D.Michael]

It is - Clary Sage and nothing else. Crap Longevity too.

[@robertmueller5843]

Had a bottle of this and Obsession in the’80s when I was drinking heavily to cover the booze smell. Powerhouses both but to smell either today would probably make me sick. 😂

[@mrmike616]

The Godfather of Modern colognes.🏆🔥

[@kyzsl51]

Idk I feel it still smells like old man! Love your channel!

[@jimmydigital]

blue stratos was your best from the 70s

[@Animation1138BH]

Looking forward to smelly watch mod videos. Polo is ONE of the best from the seventies, lots of competition though. There was a massive tester bottle in a local department store that I tipped over and got Polo all over me and the floor. To me this is the smell of clumsy failure.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

I have always loved Polo. I remember when it was released. I love to wear Polo as a woman. The dry down on me is luscious! Thanks for giving some love to one of the standard bearers of the fragrance world Dan! Lisa

[@justaddlight]

You're one of a kind Lisa! 👍 Love it.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

@@justaddlight Awwww! Thank you Dan! So are you!

[@edpoe4591]

💚

[@digmyfunk9916]

I cut my frag teeth wearing this and Aramis as a kid. Did NOT win me friends in grade school in the 80's! Would love to hear your take on Pierre Cardin and Canoe!

[@MrSmelly1977]

Great first scents! I’ll look out for Canoe.

[@jamesnash7262]

…the Pierre Cardin are great fun for the money…Pour Monsieur and Bleu Marine are quite good…I hardly have to point out the classic bottle designs…

[@sergioss8430]

Excelente #TeamManny 🇲🇽🍷

[@philstephens3200]

To me that was a status fragrance.

[@iamlove5325]

Why would you tell everyone about this?

[@RichMitch]

Pffffffffft. Bold statement, this

[@MrSmelly1977]

It’s all about opinions. As I said maybe not definitely THE best but certainly one of the very finest.

[@RichMitch]

@@MrSmelly1977 you are right. I'd agree it's up there with the best from the 70s but I'm always scared of hanging my hat on one fragrance when it comes to stuff like this... as I'm liable to change my mind in the next 5 minutes. Have you ever smelled Loewe Para Hombre/Pour Hombre

[@justaddlight]

Bold words. That I happen to agree with. 🙇 But you know, they call it a cuntry club for a reason! 😆

[@andyrjs]

Still got my bottle from the 80's. Hate it.

[@rupert.cavendish]

It's elite and if you DON'T like it TOUGH! 👎

[@geom2333]

How much buttle you have?why?😂

[@Tavo-bm2ir]

Goofball

[@harvey2539]

If you want to smell like a granpdpa....wear this stuff.

[@PrimeRibb69]

The staple of 80s rap music.

[@Mysticlees]

Don't ever compare rap music with such greats as this. Rap music is shit