WS-RL-1978

Lauren

1978Men

floral up front, then green, settling into woody.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Lauren was launched in 1978. Lauren was created by Bernard Chant and Nicholas Calderone. Top notes are Green Notes, Clary Sage, Brazilian Rosewood and Pineapple; middle notes are Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Bulgarian Rose, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Violet; base notes are…

floral green woody fresh

Noses: Bernard Chant · Nicholas Calderone

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Green Notes, Clary Sage, Brazilian Rosewood, Pineapple
Heart· 2–4h
Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Bulgarian Rose, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Violet
Drydown· 6h+
Carnation, Oakmoss, Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

78%

66%

59%

55%

49%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring31%Fall30%Summer20%Winter19%Day64%Night36%Wears female61%

Skin 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 woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Lauren smell like?

floral up front, then green, settling into woody. Dominant accords: floral, green, woody.

What notes are in Lauren?

Top: Green Notes, Clary Sage, Brazilian Rosewood, Pineapple. Heart: Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Bulgarian Rose, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Violet. Base: Carnation, Oakmoss, Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver.

How long does Lauren last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Lauren loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Lauren best for?

Spring is the top pick (31%). Fall is second at 30%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Lauren?

Day wear leads at 64%. Night is a secondary pick at 36%.

Is Lauren for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 61% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Lauren?

Composed by Bernard Chant and Nicholas Calderone. Released in 1978.