Polo Red Extreme is the second and most recent flanker of Polo Red, coming just on the heels of Polo Red Intense. You may be tempted to ask, "is this really necessary, and did we really need yet another Polo Red sequel?"
And the answer is yes, we did, because Polo Red and Polo Red Intense are not very good fragrances, and Polo Red Extreme actually is.
It is a decadent scent with subtle projection and good staying power. The minimalist three-note recipe of "blood orange, addictive black coffee essence, and supercharged ebony wood" suggested by the designer does not begin to tell the whole story.
There are hints of vanilla and dark chocolate in the base here, and those serve to color and shade the fruit aroma that isn't quite "blood orange," but it's close. It's a deep red fruit, certainly, but it might equally be something approaching raspberries, mashed, in a thick red syrup.
The coffee note is the red fruit's most obvious partner in this dance. It's not an especially authentic coffee aroma, but it definitely sits firmly in the dark/bitter category of smells, simultaneously muting and highlighting the sweet notes.
The final presentation is a dark and creamy, fruity and tart aroma that is very easy on the nose, and quite addictive to boot.
7/10 stars.
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