Ralph
floral up front, then fruity, settling into citrus.
About
Ralph by Ralph Lauren is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Ralph was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Alain Alchenberger. Top notes are Apple Leaf, Italian Mandarin and Japanese Osmanthus; middle notes are Yellow Freesia, Magnolia and Boronia; base notes are Musk and White Iris.
Nose: Alain Alchenberger
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More Ralph Lauren picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Ralph smell like?
floral up front, then fruity, settling into citrus. Dominant accords: floral, fruity, citrus.
What notes are in Ralph?
Top: Apple Leaf, Italian Mandarin, Japanese Osmanthus. Heart: Yellow Freesia, Magnolia, Boronia. Base: Musk, White Iris.
How long does Ralph last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Ralph loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Ralph best for?
Summer is the top pick (54%). Spring is second at 34%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Ralph?
Day wear leads at 90%. Night is a secondary pick at 10%.
Is Ralph for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 62% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Ralph?
Composed by Alain Alchenberger. Released in 2000.
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