26 community ratings

Chaps (Cologne)

Name: Chaps (Cologne)
Brand: Ralph Lauren

1979MenClassic

7.8/ 10

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Ralph Lauren Chaps is a masculine fougère cologne that moves from the bright bergamot, lime and sage of its opening into a base of vetiver, leather and oakmoss.

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How does it perform?

From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Smoky
Leathery

What does Chaps (Cologne) smell like?

Chaps dates from 1979 and has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a masculine scent.

It opens sharp and fresh with bergamot, lime and lemon, while sage adds a green edge. Lavender, jasmine and spices form the heart, with the floral side softened by the spice. Over time vetiver, sandalwood, leather and patchouli take over, vanilla sweetens it slightly, and oakmoss leaves an earthy, smoky trace.