I'm female, and I like to wear male-oriented scents like this, because they are often less sugary sweet than women's fragrances. Polo Red is a mildly sweet spice that fades quickly and dries down to something soft and cozy, almost like cinnamon (although frankly it's probably the combo of coffee and amber.) I don't smell any of the grapefruit or cranberry that is supposed to be in here, and that's fine. it's really just an inoffensive, pleasant spice that disappears within about an hour.I saw some reviews complaining about the short lifespan of this fragrance, and while it's true that it doesn't last long on the skin, I do think there are some advantages. First of all, it's a spice that you could actually wear during spring and maybe even summer seasons, unlike most spices. Secondly, there is nothing worse than a man (or woman) who douses themselves in fragrance. It's so inconsiderate, especially if you are going to be in an office or an enclosed space like an airplane. So a scent that makes you happy when you first apply it, then quietly disappears into a whisper is much better for those forced to be around you. I'd much rather that people wear light fragrance than heavy, cloying scents. If you desperately need it to last longer, try spraying your hair instead.