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Ralph Lauren

Notorious

Perfumer: Olivier Gillotin

2008WomenClassic
6.1/ 10
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47 ratings
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Ralph Lauren Notorious is a sweet, floral women's scent that opens with pink pepper, bergamot and blackcurrant, with carnation and peony at its heart; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 32 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.4 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 45% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Oriental
  8. Powdery

What does Notorious smell like?

The opening pairs the spice of pink pepper with bergamot and the fruity tang of blackcurrant. At the heart, carnation and peony bring out the floral side. In the base, musk, orris root, patchouli and vanilla soften it into a powdery, woody, oriental warmth, with an overall feel that is sweet and slightly synthetic.

Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though those ratings rest on few votes. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is mentioned most for daily and leisure wear. Laura Biagiotti Roma (Eau de Toilette) and Elizabeth Arden Untold have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Pink pepper
    • Bergamot
    • Blackcurrant
  2. First hours

    • Carnation
    • Peony
  3. Towards evening

    • Musk
    • Orris root
    • Patchouli

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 36%
    Autumn
  • 26%
    Spring
  • 24%
    Winter
  • 14%
    Summer
  • Daytime
    28%
  • Casual
    23%
  • Evening
    21%
  • Office
    15%
  • Nighttime
    9%
  • Sport
    4%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026