Ralph Lauren 2017 EDT

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Woman by Ralph Lauren

by Anne Flipo

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Ralph Lauren Woman by Ralph Lauren is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Anne Flipo. Woman by Ralph Lauren opens with Rhubarb, Pear, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, and Hazelnut. Ralph Lauren's Woman by Ralph Lauren carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This "Woman" is a divisive one. While some laud its sophisticated and creamy white floral charm, others find it generic, headache-inducing, or surprisingly animalic in the drydown. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as individual skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Creamy
  • Warm
Woman by Ralph Lauren Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Baseas listed
Woody Notes32%

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
Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Its elegant white floral and woody profile makes it suitable for office and formal wear, provided it's applied lightly to avoid overwhelming others. The fruity opening lends some casual appeal, but its more refined nature makes it less ideal for very casual or sporty settings.

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

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

Woman opens with a vibrant burst of fruity tartness from rhubarb, pear, and blackcurrant, quickly transitioning to a creamy white floral heart dominated by opulent tuberose and sweet orange blossom. The drydown settles into a warm, woody embrace with a subtle hint of nutty hazelnut and soft sandalwood. Expect a smooth, well-blended scent that promises elegance but can veer into unexpected territory.

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