Ralph Lauren 2004 EDT

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Ralph Cool

by Pierre Negrin , David Apel

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Ralph Lauren Ralph Cool is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2004, created by Pierre Negrin and David Apel. Ralph Cool opens with Kiwi, Nectarine, Cucumber, and Watermelon, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Vetiver. Ralph Lauren's Ralph Cool carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a true blast from the past, polarising those who never quite 'got' the early 2000s fruit-bomb vibe. A nostalgic summer fling that, sadly, often doesn't age well in the bottle.
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  • Energetic
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Modern
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Ralph Cool Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Watermelon29%
Cucumber27%
Kiwi22%
Nectarine21%
Baseas listed
Vetiver38%
Woody Notes32%
Musk30%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, energetic, and aquatic-fruity nature makes it perfect for casual daytime settings and sport. The medium longevity and arms-length sillage mean it's not too intrusive for an office, though it lacks the sophistication for formal events or serious dates.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

A vibrant splash of aquatic watermelon and juicy kiwi hits first, sweetened by nectarine and freshened with a crisp cucumber bite. It then settles into a watery floral heart before a subtle, clean base of woody notes and musk grounds the initial fruitiness. It's an energetic, sun-drenched concoction.

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