A quick note upfront: this is the original 2015 Polo Supreme Oud, genuinely distinct from a separate, more recent 2023 release simply called Polo Oud. Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Oud EDP is an exotic oriental woody fragrance built around cinnamon, oud and guaiac wood, and Maids Scents carries the authentic Eau de Parfum with delivery across Nigeria and beyond.
What is Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Oud EDP?
Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Oud EDP launched in early 2015, created by perfumer Carlos Benaïm, the very same nose behind the original, iconic 1978 Polo. Given that heritage, more than one reviewer specifically approached this release with real skepticism, having found much of Ralph Lauren’s more recent output disappointing, only to describe Polo Supreme Oud as a genuinely pleasant surprise.
Fragrance Profile
Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Oud EDP opens with pink pepper and cinnamon, a biting, spicy burst more than one reviewer specifically describes as sophisticated and spicy, with a friendly, cuddly vibe rather than anything aggressive.
As it develops, the heart brings in smoky Indian oud, warm and enveloping. It’s genuinely worth being honest that this oud note is openly synthetic, comparable to what you’d find in YSL M7 Oud Absolu or By Kilian’s Pure Oud, smooth and smoky rather than sharp or acrid, without ever pretending otherwise.
The base settles into vetiver and guaiac wood, closing out into a smoky, powdery amber dry-down more than one reviewer specifically compares to Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir EDP, which we already carry, though noting Polo Supreme Oud leans noticeably softer and safer overall.
Top Notes: Pink Pepper, Cinnamon
Heart Note: Indian Oud
Base Notes: Vetiver, Guaiac Wood
Who Should Wear Polo Supreme Oud?
Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Oud EDP suits anyone who wants a genuinely approachable, beginner-friendly introduction to oud rather than a daring, complex composition. It’s worth being honest that at least one detailed reviewer specifically reports zero compliments while wearing it, so this leans more toward a scent worn for yourself than for turning heads.
Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Oud EDP has also earned a reputation among more experienced oud fans as a genuinely safe choice, well suited to introducing the note to newcomers rather than satisfying those already deep into heavier, more traditional oud fragrances.
Performance and Longevity
It’s genuinely worth being honest that reported performance is mixed. Longevity is excellent, with more than one detailed reviewer specifically reporting well over 12 hours on skin, though projection is more commonly described as below average, so this fragrance stays closer to the skin than some other ouds.
Two to three sprays on pulse points is a sensible starting point given how consistently long-lasting this fragrance is reported to be, even with its more modest projection.
Best Time to Wear Polo Supreme Oud in Nigeria
Ralph Lauren itself specifically frames this fragrance around quality, strength and longevity, which maps naturally onto Nigeria’s harmattan season for confident evening wear, where cooler, drier air lets the oud, vetiver and guaiac wood base develop comfortably close to the skin.
Buying Polo Supreme Oud From Maids Scents
Every Ralph Lauren bottle we stock, including Polo Supreme Oud, comes from verified suppliers, so what you receive matches what you’d get through an authorised Ralph Lauren retailer.
We deliver across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Enugu, Benin City and the rest of Nigeria, and we ship internationally for orders placed from outside the country.
You can read more about the fragrance on its Parfumo listing.
If you’re curious how it compares, Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir EDP is worth trying too, or browse our full range of masculine perfumes in Nigeria.
Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Oud EDP is in stock now at Maids Scents.
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