Is Match Fragrances R-Club a dupe of Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Ralph's Club
- R-Club
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Which Should You Buy?
A smart, modern aromatic-woody that balances freshness and subtle spice with a clean, masculine edge. Effortlessly versatile and polished, Ralph's Club is crowd-pleasing without ever feeling generic.
Lavender and absinthe sharpen the opening, patchouli and pepper warm the middle, and vetiver, vanilla and amber close it. A modern fougere, and a nod to Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Lavender
57%
Absinth
43%
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cedar
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The aromatic woody profile with fresh and spicy nuances makes this scent versatile but especially fitting for transitional seasons like spring and fall, where its herbal and woody elements shine. Its moderate warmth and lack of sweetness keep it crisp enough for cooler summer evenings and mild winter days, but it may lack the richness for very cold weather.
Occasions
With its moderate projection and refined aromatic-woody character, Ralph's Club EDP is safe and inviting for office and casual settings, and polished enough for dates. It is less suited to formal black-tie events or high-energy sports situations, where either more gravitas or more freshness would be required.
Seasons
Lavender, patchouli, vetiver and vanilla work strongest in autumn and winter, though spring carries it too.
Occasions
The amber and vanilla warm it into an evening scent, so dinners, dates and dressy nights suit it. The sweetness is a poor match for a gym session.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Lavender, Vetiver
Adds cedar and clary sage, drops absinth and amber
Where to buy
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Ralph's Club EDP
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