Ralph Lauren 1978 EDP

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Lauren

by Bernard Chant , Nicholas Calderone

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Ralph Lauren Lauren is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1978, created by Bernard Chant and Nicholas Calderone. Lauren opens with Green Notes, Rosewood, Pineapple, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Rose, Jasmine, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Ralph Lauren's Lauren carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This 70s powerhouse is a green floral with serious heritage, but be warned: the vintage truly shines. The modern reformulation is a pale ghost of its former self, lacking the depth and longevity that made it a cult classic. Seek out an original bottle for the real experience.
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  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
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Lauren Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The original vintage's strong sillage makes it less ideal for enclosed office spaces, though it still conveys professionalism. Its complex, elegant character and perceived sophistication, as highlighted by many reviewers, make it perfect for dates, casual outings, and even some informal formal events. It's not a sports scent due to its depth and formal leaning.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Lauren opens with a bright, almost tart pineapple blast, quickly intertwining with green notes and clary sage. The heart blooms into a lush bouquet of rose, lily of the valley, and lilac, underpinned by a warm, woody base of vetiver, sandalwood, and oakmoss. It's a complex dance of fresh, floral, and earthy elements, managing to be both effervescent and grounded.

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