Ralph Lauren 2023 EDP

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Ralph's Club Elixir

by Dominique Ropion , Claire Liégent

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Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club Elixir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. Ralph's Club Elixir opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Iris, Lavender, Geranium, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Leather, Patchouli, Frankincense, and Canadian Fir Balsam. Ralph Lauren's Ralph's Club Elixir carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper grown-up scent for those who want to smell expensive and collected, but be warned: some find it a muddled mess or too sweet. It's divisive but those who love it, really love it, praising its luxurious blend and beastly performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Confident
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Ralph's Club Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom42%
Mandarin29%
Grapefruit28%
Heartas listed
Iris34%
Lavender28%
Sage19%
Geranium18%
Baseas listed
Leather31%
Frankincense28%
Patchouli22%
Canadian Fir Balsam20%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its intense performance and luxurious, mature scent profile, featuring prominent leather and iris, make it more suitable for formal events and date nights. While many suggest it's office appropriate, caution is advised due to its strength and tendency to fill a room.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Ralph's Club Elixir opens with an unexpected tang of cardamom and citrus before settling into a rich, powdery iris heart, supported by aromatic sage and geranium. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of smooth leather, earthy fir resin, and a hint of smoky frankincense, creating a complex, dark, and utterly masculine aroma that lasts for ages.

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