Ralph Lauren Big Pony 1 for Women Ralph Lauren for women

Fresh and pretty with iffy longevity and sillage. I find the others in the series, particularly 2 and 4, last much longer on me and have better sillage. However, I will keep this one around - on a hot humid summer day, when you just want a little something-something, it will be the perfect refreshing mist.

I love this perfume! It's so citrus and fresh. I love it. On my skin it lasts around 6 Hours and on my clothes around 8. I live in the tropics and it's perfect for the hot weather. I can smell it from a pretty long distance if I apply more then 2 sprays, so I use little. Overall great perfume!

"The Amazing Disappearing Horse" — Starts out smelling briefly like the Jolly Rancher Watermelon-flavored hard candies sold in the US (I get no grapefruit at all), to be replaced by some sweet-tart Anyflower for the remainder of its ephemeral existence. It's a shame because it's very fresh & summery. Perhaps it would work as a summer pillow or bed linen spray? I think it would be divine "aprés bath" on a steamy summer night. Unfortunately it's doubtful I will invest in a bottle of Blue B.P. + an empty travel sprayer to find out, but it might be nice to try if you already own the frag and live in a tropical clime.

Cool clean fragrance, but IMO longevity/sillage much too poor to justify price!. — 4/10

Oh goodness, gracious me! Big Pony 1 for Women is one big sweet, fruity fragrance. Previous reviewers are not wrong in saying that it smells like sour watermelon candies.

If you were a fan of the now discontinued Ralph Cool, than this more recent Ralph Lauren release could definitely be its replacement. It's a fresh watermelon and grapefruit scent with an added hint of sugar.

To be honest, it's far too fruity for my personal tastes. It is also a little too strong and 'in your face'. The first spray had me reeling back in terror.

Big Pony 1 for Women is more for the younger crowd. It's flirty and vivacious, maybe even a little beachy. Would I call it an aquatic? No, not really. It's more of a sweet fruity floral. Nothing outstanding, but perhaps more lasting than your average fruity scent.

I would definitely go light with the sprays. Too much of this fragrance wafting around you could end with one massive headache. It can be worn during Spring, but if you wish to wear it during Summer, pick a mild Summer day. Intense heat or humidity could make this fragrance smell sweaty and unpleasant on the skin.

This is very girly, and I have to agree with the previous post. It smells like watermelon candy. Its fresh and sweet.

This smells EXACTLY like watermelon candy to me. Like a synthetic watermelon. I've read other reviews that say the same, too. It's very juicy and fruity, and a fun summer scent. VERY sweet.

Overall this is a very pleasing, safe and feel-good fragrance. It's perfect for hot summer days.

I like this fragrance because I'm just a lover of aquatic fragrances. Although, this fragrance has a very subtle hint of aqua/water. After the dry down I find that this fragrance is rather sweet. Not a sugary sweet or vanilla sweet but a refreshing sweet.Because of it's sweetness I would say that this fragrance is perhaps more suited to teenage girls rather than women.

As for longevity, this fragrance would have to be on the poor side. I hate to say it but it just doesn't last long on my skin. It lasts about 3-4 hours. And after 6 hours I can't smell it all too well on my shirt collar/tee collar. As for silage, I'm too scared to do more than 3 sprays so I'm not quite sure if that's the reason why I feel like the silage isn't fantastic. You might want to carry it around with you if you want to smell nice for the whole day.

This fragrance is a fresh, nice, quick fix for all aquatic-loving teenage girls out there.

I'm not good with picking out notes or anything, but this is one of my favorites. I have the body spray, so that version doesn't last long, but I do plan on buying the perfume version because the more I wear this the more I like it.

This smells exactly like the notes listed - lotus and grapefruit, in about equal shares. This is floral and fresh, with a slightly sharp masculine edge.

The scent is amazing! I cannot stand Grapefruit tastes but the scent is great and Polo got it right on target. It does exactly as the bottle says and "refreshes" me completely. I like to put it in my hair in the summer. Which leads me to the reason why I will not be replacing the empty bottle.
While it smells awesome, after it lands on your skin it vanishes completely. You can spray and spray and spray but you will not be able to keep the smell around. I have tried spraying it on my clothes and hair but not 5 minutes later, it's gone. The few times that I have sprayed it around people, they love it. But never have I received a compliment because no one can ever pick it up. This is very unfortunate because this is one I could smell all day. Perfect for the summer but I still rock it in the winter. However, like I said, it won't be replaced once it's gone.

despite all the accords.... with every splash, i can smell watermelon..

and I love watermelon <3

I just got a set of mini splashes of the 4 of these because I would like to try them properly before I invest in a large bottle. I like all of them so the decision is hard but I know ultimately I will find a favourite. I have to say when I first tried this one I must not have put enough on because I could not smell it 5 seconds after I applied it. I would read reviews on here and think I cannot smell any of these things. Maybe I am not used to using splashes I am used to sprays so today I litterly splashed it in my hand and onto my skin a bit like what men do witht their aftershave splash. I have seen my husband do this but never expected I would be doing it any time soon!:) ANYWAY!!

I love this. I can see how some reviewers think it smells synthetic and a little masculine I agree but I do really like it. For some reason it reminds me of some of the Radox shower gels we get here in Australia. One in particular smells like the sea and beach. This perfume smells like a shower gel has been left behind on your skin that nice mild smell you get just after drying from the shower. It is not a girly perfume but it is a little more like Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Lotus which I have. Neither of them are girly and yes they are a little synthetic but they make you feel relaxed for some reason. I don't think anyone would think it smells like a little girls perfume or too mature for that matter it just smells pleasant but clearly citrus and aquatic it is nothing like the pink one or the purple one.

I will see how this lasts as some people say it doesn't last and they are not exactly cheap to buy so I hope it lasts at least a couple of hours.

I agree males can wear this without smelling to feminine. My only concern is I will want the whole set and they are very expensive for the big bottles. Oh my poor husband I must drive him mad! I can hear him now mumbling to himself "Not another perfume":)

I blame Ralph Lauren for this it is not fair making all these nice perfumes for little addicts like me who cannot help themselves why did they have to go and release these. Somehow this house just sucks me in every time!:)

Ralph Lauren Big Pony #1 is sporty, clean, and citrusy! Fresh grapefruit and crisp blue lotus! Very light and slightly aquatic, perfect for summer!

Clean, citrus, melon - does smell a bit like mens cologne though! Only had a blister sample so I can't say how long a spray would last - but it seems fairly weak.

I've tried all four of these and find them all to be comfort scents. Each one is fabulous with it's own personality. Every single one of them is a scent from my childhood that I loved the moment I smelled it and have kept in my memory bank. They are "trustworthy" scents to me. The effect of sleeping over at a friend's house as a child and being so confident from the presentation and the smell of her room, that everything is clean enough and up to your standards that you breath deep as your lay your head on the pillow, pulling the blanky up to your nose because it smells so clean and comforting. Each of these scents has a similar nostalgic feel and smell to it. I would love to have all 4! The yellow one reminds me of playing tennis when I was really young. Who knows what triggers this effect on a person? It might have been the scent of the a friends shampoo or laundry soap that I smelled in the air while riding in the car on the way to the tennis courts? Well, I just really find these really young and comforting. They might not be so "special" to you, but I bet you'll find them ALL acceptable and worthy of gift giving! Close your eyes and see what YOUR memory bank has in store for you! :-)

I like it a lot, the blue lotus really shines through. The citrus is sparkling and light. The fragrance has a clean, beachy feel to it. It's not a world altering fragrance, just a nice summery scent.

The fragrance does have a hint of melon in the heart and a touch of musk in the drydown to me. Very briefly floral somewhere in the heart as well, I thought maybe some white florals like waterlily or lily of the valley.

It smells very similar to Avon's Mark Instant Vacation, which I love. Longevity is average at around 5 hours and sillage is decent. I did receive compliments on the fragrance, but I wouldn't repurchase.

This is summer in a bottle to me :) I love the sharpness of the citrus that I smell straight from the bottle, but then how it's calmed down by the lotus. It's a very happy, fresh scent. It's probably more suited towards the 20 and under crowd, though that's not to say that someone more mature couldn't wear it. It's just very youthful. Not complex at all, but so beautiful.

this is a scent to those who live in the tropics, or a summer fragrance to those who live in 4-season climate.

nothing is too special or great from this fragrance, that is the disappointment from Ralph.No.1 smells sweet but there's a hint of floral. I wouldn't say it's citrus/orange; more like honey melon. A tad 'bitter', but nice; a dash to the sweet,mouth-watering and summery scent. Like a fresh cut grass-topping.

a fragrance to those who are in their teens or early 20, i guess. a happy go lucky fragrance.the drydown is nice, it has this powdery and lovable scent that blend nicely with my body chemistry.i live in the tropics, so staying power is no problem for me.

I like it because it's light, not overwhelming. acceptable and not aggressive whatsoever. it's a 'common-pleasant-nice-subtle' scent that wont annoy anyone [also not making this frag special either]. it smells like a perfume i knew but i cant remember the name, though

Bought this for my boy friend, because it just smells so delicious on a man!

Just smelled this at the store today..on the paperstick it was very good, fresh, crisp and still sweet, but on my skin the smell turned in to very boring smell. A little bit too sharp and floral. Just like Davidoff Cool Water!
The smell was okay, (my husband like it very much, maybe it reminded of men's perfume :D) but nothing special. I could wear this if I got it for free, but I don't think I would buy..This could be nice after a workout and a shower, fresh and clean scent, for spring or summer!

I could smell citrus, crapefruit and floral scent. I would like to have more warmth and sweetness.

Nagyon finom, nagyon nőies és fiatalos! Számomra ez a tipikus vattacukor illat,de olyannyira tiszta és légies, hogy nem okoz fejfájást vagy hányingert még az én kényes orromnak sem!
Ez a valaha létrehozott legfinomabb és konszolidáltabb édes parfüm!
Imádom!

Pretty, fresh, scent, very summery but not particularly original. I'm surprised there isn't any melon listed in the notes because that's what I smell most, along with something green and herbal?
I think it's suitable for someone young and sporty.
I can see it smelling better on a man.

I keep hearing everyone call this an aquatic scent, but on me I smell the underlying ripe citrus scent! I'm 17, so maybe I'm the target audience for this product, but I really do adore each scent, they bring their own personalities, each offering something unique and uplifting. I can't have a bad day when I wear one of these scents. I truly recommend this for someone who wants to smell fun and clean. I can definitely see this scent as an anytime scent, it's not really seasonal. Just whenever you want a burst of happiness, spritz on a Big Pony.

This is one of very few citrus/aquatic scents that work as a women's scent. It is light though, and doesn't linger long, but it's a good fragrance for the spring and summer since it smells very fresh. Honestly it's also the most unique of the Big Pony collection for women, the others smelling like your typical kid stuff. If you have a hard time with so called 'fresh' scents, give this a try, it's a little different than usual and you might like it.

i love this scent! tried it at the mall and can't wait to get some! to me, i reeaally smelled the grapefruit, but its so nice to spray on during the summer when you need a little refreshing.

Summer in a bottle! Lying on the beach in Santorini, the Greek island, and the sea breeze along with summer flowers blends with your senses! Perfect :)

nice clean scent! got the mini!

just another aquatic,ok it's fresh but it's very simple and it dissapears after 30 minutes,nothing special about it...

I don't know why but this smells like windex :$

Very fresh smell. This one is too strong on me. Funny thing is my bf loves it so I gave it to him and it smells wonderful on a man. haha

The only thing this and light blue have in common is the scent category they are placed in. this grapefruit goes sour on me, and there's not a hint of spice to be found in this composition. it smells delicious in the bottle, but not so on me. this would fit someone else much better, all in all not a unique fragrance but a decent one.

Very citrusy and fresh, not overly sweet. I prefer the pink version (n.2), but i love this one as well, just perfect for spring!

Very clean and pleasant "out-of-the-shower" smell. Nice, but not particularly unique or worth the price.

I agree with mudpach- this does not smell like light blue, and I am so glad. Light Blue does not agree with my chemistry.

No, this is not like Light Blue! This is start a sweety "Coccolino" accord, but after 10 minutes it's became a delicious citrus notes: happy and youthful scent. This is perfect for summer and hot spring.