Ralph lauren design house launched polo red in 2013 as a fruity citrus fragrance for men polo red is described as a fiery and energetic scent creator is perfumer olivier gillotin the masculine aroma is highly alluring and built around attractive red scent notes the scent opens with refreshing and light notes of cranberry pink grapefruit and italian lemon these are followed by an aromatic heart of sage and red saffron a woody spicy base of amber coffee and warm sandalwood completes the vi