| USA. Ralph Lifschitz was born in the Bronx, New York on 14th October 1939 the youngest son of Russian immigrants. Established first men’s-wear company Polo in 1968, he became the first ‘fashion life-style’ designers for he supplied not only clothing but also underwear, shoes, luggage and fragrances. Launched first fragrance Lauren in 1978. It is now part of L’Oréal. | ||||
| Polo | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1978 |
Originally by Warner Cosmetics, now marketed by Ralph Lauren in association with L’Oréal. A green masculine chypre edt with top notes of juniper and artemisia; heart notes of patchouli and pine; base notes of moss and leather, classified D5m. Presented in a bottle designed by Bernard Kotyuk. | |
| Polo | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1978 |
As above but as an after shave | |
| Lauren | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1978 |
Created by IFF, a crisp fruity-fresh floral perfume with top green notes, heart notes of ylang-ylang, mimosa, orange blossom and marigold on base notes of cedar, sandalwood and oak moss, classified B7f. Presented in a crystal cube bottle designed by Bernard Kotyuk | |
| Chaps | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1979 |
In association with Warner Cosmetics; a woody oriental aromatic masculine fougère edt with notes of bergamot, lime, anise, honey, oak moss and musk, classified C5m | |
| Chaps Musk | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1985 |
A woody oriental masculine edt | |
| Monogram | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1985 |
A cologne for men | |
| Safari | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1990 |
The name comes from the Swahili word 'to travel'; created by Dominique Ropion; a soft fresh green floral edp with top notes of marigold, jonquil and mandarin, heart notes of narcissus, broom, rose, jasmine, iris and orange blossom on base notes of sandalwood, amber, patchouli, vetiver and cedar, classified B4f. Presented in a cut-glass round bottle with a silver monogrammed top packaged in a mock crocodile box designed by Ben Kotyuk. | |
| Lauren by Ralf | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1990 |
A green edt for men. | |
| Polo Crest | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1991 |
In association with L’Oréal, a crisp dry masculine chypre edt | |
| Safari (for) Men | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1992 |
A fresh aromatic fougère edt with notes of bergamot, lemon, eucalyptus, artemisia, clove, rosemary, basil, cinnamon, cedar leaf, tarragon, geranium, juniper, leather, patchouli, oak moss, vetiver and sandalwood. | |
| Safari for Men | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1992 |
A fresh aromatic after shave | |
| Polo Sport | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1994 |
A fresh marine fougère edt for men, with top notes of mandarin, pineapple and lemon, heart notes of ginger and seaweed, on base notes of Brazilian rosewood, musk, sandalwood, vetiver and oak moss. | |
| Polo Sport | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1994 |
As above but as an after shave | |
| Polo Sport (for) Women | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1996 |
Created by Jim Krivda, a fresh floral fragrance with notes of orange blossom, pennyroyal, water mint, eucalyptus, ginger, melon, poppy, freesia, lily, ylang-ylang, cedar, sandalwood and musk. Presented in a bottle designed by Richard Lavigne | |
| Polo Sport Extreme | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1998 |
A crisp dry chypre edt | |
| Extreme Polo Sport | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1998 |
February; a woody chypre unisex fragrance (more masculine than feminine- unquote) with top notes of black pepper, bergamot, rose-wood, juniper, nutmeg, coriander and mint, heart notes of clay sage, Champaca wood, cypress and cardamom on base notes of sandalwood, musk and elemi. Presented in a burnished steel cylindrical bottle with hatched cap | |
| Romance for Women | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 1999 |
May: a woody-floral edp with top notes of ginger, lychee, marigold, freesia, camomile oil and Sun-goddess rose, heart notes of day-lily, white violet, paradisone and lotus flower on base notes of patchouli, oak moss, musk and exotic woods. Presented in a crystal clear bottle with a silver-accentuated box with soft pink panels to added to the evocative ‘romantic feeling’ of the fragrance. | |
| Romance for Men | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2000 |
March: an edt with notes of pistachio leaves, lavender, mandarin, ginger, cardamom, basil, saffron, vetiver, patchouli, moss and musk | |
| Romance for Men | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2000 |
As above but as an after shave | |
| Glamourous | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2001 |
A floral edp with notes of clementine, lily, rose, precious woods and musk | |
| Ralph | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2001 |
May: a fruity floral edt with notes of tangerine, loquat, osmanthus, magnolia, linden blossom, freesia, boronia, musk and white iris. | |
| Polo Blue | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2002 |
Created by Christophe Laudamiel and Carlos Benaïm; a masculine spicy edt | |
| Polo Blue | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2002 |
An after-shave | |
| Glamourous Shimmer | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2003 |
an edt spray | |
| Blue | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2004 |
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| Blue Woman | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2004 |
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| Ralph Cool | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2004 |
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| Lauren Style | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2004 |
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| Polo Blue Woman | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2004 |
An edt | |
| Polo Black | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2005 |
September | |
| Pure Turquoise | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2005 |
September; created by Annie Buzantian with top notes of cassis, indigo violet petals, lily of the valley and cactus flower; heart notes of night-blooming cereus, orange flower absolute, Bulgarian rose absolute and desert lily, on base notes of earthen patchouli, silver birch wood, polished amber, vanilla bourbon and rum | |
| Silver | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2005 |
February; a masculine fragrance | |
| Ralph Hot | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | 2006 |
March; with top notes of cinnamon, almond blossoms and mandarin; heart notes of mocha cream, orchid, honeysuckle, jasmine, fresh milk and fig, on base notes of maple, creamy vanilla, amber, musk and sandalwood. |
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| Ralph Lauren Blue (Polo) | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | |||
| Glamourous Daylight | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | An edt | ||
| Polo Cologne | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | A masculine fragrance | ||
| Chaps | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | As above but as an after shave | ||
| Chaps Cologne | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | A masculine fragrance | ||
| Romance Sparkling Mist | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | An edt. Limited Edition | ||
| Safari | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | As above but as an edt | ||
| Tuxedo | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | A cologne | ||
| Lauren | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | As above but as an edt | ||
| Lauren Cologne | Perfumes Ralph Lauren | |||
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