Ralph Lauren 1979 EDC

F ££ Acquired

Tuxedo

by Carlos Benaïm

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Ralph Lauren Tuxedo is a Cologne launched in 1979, created by Carlos Benaïm. Tuxedo opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang, and Tarragon, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Ralph Lauren's Tuxedo carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A legendary chypre with an eternal dry-down, Ralph Lauren's Tuxedo is for the truly confident. It's divisive only because it challenges modern tastes, but those who 'get' it are obsessed.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Mysterious
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Tuxedo Cologne 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its eternal longevity and strong sillage, Tuxedo is best reserved for evening events where its luxurious depth can be fully appreciated. While too imposing for a casual day out or the office, it shines at formal occasions and intimate dates, as many reviewers highlight its sophisticated allure.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Narcissus Poeticus Extract from Narcissus
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Tuxedo opens with a bright, almost masculine citrus burst of bergamot and lemon, quickly softened by the exotic floral sweetness of ylang-ylang and herbaceous tarragon. The heart reveals a rich, complex floral bouquet where creamy gardenia, jasmine, and rose intertwine with a hint of spicy clove and a subtle, milky peach. The journey culminates in a profound, earthy base of oakmoss, vetiver, and labdanum, deepened by warm amber and musky sandalwood, leaving a sophisticated, almost tobacco-like trail.

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