Polo Oud vs Bottled Absolu

The community has cautiously mixed feelings about Polo Oud, with interest in the concept but skepticism about its execution. While some found the initial samples appealing, there are concerns that the full release may lack distinctiveness and fail to deliver something truly special compared to Ralph Lauren's existing oud offerings.

The r/fragrance community views Bottled Absolu positively as a bold yet wearable fragrance that improves as it develops. While it shares strong similarities with Bottled Elixir, users appreciate its slightly more discrete profile and note that proper application (one spray with potential respray) is key to avoiding projection issues.