Ralph Lauren
Polo Green Community-reported
Accuracy
Spot-on
8/10
Longevity
9/10
Projection
9/10
The Scent File MethodVerified Apr 2026
Original $99
Alexandria Fragrances
Is Vintage 1978 Worth It?
Matches 2 originals— accuracy & longevity scored separately.
Community-reported
Accuracy
Spot-on
8/10
Longevity
9/10
Projection
9/10
The Scent File MethodVerified Apr 2026
$49–$65Buy on Amazon→
Is Alexandria Fragrances Vintage 1978 ($49–$65) worth it?
Against Ralph Lauren Polo Green, Alexandria Fragrances Vintage 1978 scores accuracy 8 — a close match. For most buyers it captures the scent at a fraction of the price; what you give up is mainly the bottle, the brand, and the last-phase nuance a budget formula tends to simplify.
Approx. $50 less than the original
Extrait de parfum built around green pine, oakmoss, juniper, vetiver, cedar and leather. Reviewers call it around 95 percent identical to vintage Polo with projection built like a tank. Slightly more intense than the original; a cold-weather beast.
What Vintage 1978 clones
2 originals the community matches to Alexandria Fragrances Vintage 1978, with the accuracy and longevity for each pairing.
Ralph Lauren
Polo Editorial estimate
Accuracy
Close, with tells
7/10
Longevity
7/10
Projection
7/10
Brand-Level Estimate
Original $85
Alexandria Fragrances Vintage 1978 — frequently asked
- What does Alexandria Fragrances Vintage 1978 clone?
- Alexandria Fragrances Vintage 1978 is community-matched to 2 originals: Ralph Lauren Polo Green (accuracy 8/10), Ralph Lauren Polo (accuracy 7/10). Accuracy (closeness) and longevity (wear time) are scored separately from owner reports, never averaged.
- Is Alexandria Fragrances Vintage 1978 worth it?
- Against Ralph Lauren Polo Green, Alexandria Fragrances Vintage 1978 scores accuracy 8 — a close match. For most buyers it captures the scent at a fraction of the price; what you give up is mainly the bottle, the brand, and the last-phase nuance a budget formula tends to simplify. It runs about $50 less than the original.
- How is Alexandria Fragrances Vintage 1978 scored?
- Accuracy and longevity are scored separately on a 1–10 scale, sourced from community owner reports on Reddit and Fragrantica — never averaged, never sponsored. The Scent File takes no brand deals.