by Ralph Lauren
Ralph's Club Parfum is a refined, aromatic woody scent that leans into the modern blue fragrance canon with a smooth, sweet lavender and apple opening, enhanced by subtle cardamom and vetiver. It unfolds with a balanced freshness—fruity, green, and slightly spicy—leading into a deep, warm base of patchouli, cashmeran, and Virginia cedar. This is not a bold or disruptive fragrance; it's a refined, gentlemanly scent that feels inherently familiar, drawing comparisons to YSL Y Le Parfum, Hawas, and Eros, particularly in its clean, aromatic green core and subtle sweet depth. The performance is somewhat underwhelming, with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, often fading after 4–6 hours, especially on sensitive skin. It’s perfect for daily wear, office environments, or casual outings, with a long life of mostly moderate wearability. Though rightly appreciated as a step up from the original EDP—more nuanced and better finished—it remains a crowd-pleasing, inoffensive scent that appeals to those seeking something reliable, clean, and universally wearable without drama or excess.