SOTD Polo ^& by Ralph Lauren · Brotherhood Of Scent

SOTD Polo ^& by Ralph Lauren

I've been hunting for a summer fragrance for a while now, and the search has not been kind. Polo 67 has earned itself a stay of execution on that search — at least for this summer.

This opens fresh, soft, and well-blended with a light sweetness that doesn't overstay its welcome. It's tropical and citrusy without veering into sunscreen territory, which at this price point is frankly more than you have a right to expect. The wood and earth notes sit quietly underneath, doing exactly what they're supposed to — grounding the fragrance and giving it staying power without pulling focus from the lightness up top.

Longevity lands at a solid five to six hours with a generous application, which for a summer fragrance in this category is respectable. Spray lightly and you'll be disappointed. Spray with conviction and it delivers.

The real story here is the value. This is an inexpensive fragrance that doesn't smell like one, and it works across the board — casual, dressed up, day, evening. Summer has a lot of occasions and this handles all of them without complaint.

If you've been striking out on your summer fragrance search, start here before you spend more money somewhere else.

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