Ralph’s Club Parfum by Ralph Lauren

Ralph’s Club has been a good success for Ralph Lauren. They followed up the original with today’s review entry, released in 2022, Ralph’s Club Parfum. I got a sample of this a long while ago, but finally got around to being able to test it out. How does it smell? Does it last long? Is it worth a try?

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What does Ralph’s Club Parfum Smell Like?

Notes include: lavender, apple, grapefruit, clary sage, geranium, orange blossom, vetiver, cedar, patchouli, cashmeran 

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My Full Review

Here’s how Ralph Lauren describes it: This authentically masculine scent evokes a rich and sensual fragrance experience. Discover the power of Ralph’s Club Parfum; the greatest night of your life captured in a fragrance.

Parfum opens up somewhat different from the EDP version. There’s more going on here, it’s less greenish, and the sage isn’t as potent.

Apple and grapefruit give Parfum a fruitiness that the original lacks. It’s mainly going to be the apple note, similar to Y EDP by YSL, but not nearly as sweet as that cologne.

The original Ralph’s Club had that same kind of ‘blue-ish’ aroma, but here it is more focused and apparent. Still with the sage and lavender coming through, but balanced with the fruit notes and a fresh geranium.

The apple does have the upper hand, even within that balanced presentation. Though, that lasts for about 15-20 minutes, and Ralph’s Club Parfum will become more floral and woody.

Lavender is still the strongest floral note in this version, but you do get a nice support of orange blossom during the first hour or so. It’s does remain sweeter than EDP throughout, while also not having the same powdery/soapy aspects that I got with that one.

The late middle and dry down periods have some smokiness and earthy parts. Patchouli and vetiver are very present, not overwhelming, but I think that it plays well off of the woods, sweetness, and aromatic freshness.

Towards the end, it’s a sweet smell with cedar, patchouli, and the remaining lavender. On me, I can’t really distinguish anything beyond that.

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Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

This one actually projects very well and is a steady performer without a steep drop-off. Not a heavy fragrance that is going to bog down on you, but it hangs in the air with a solid radius projecting off of the skin.

It’s one of the better releases in this regard, from Ralph Lauren in the last handful of years or so.

On my skin, I get in the 8-9 hour range before it finally disappears completely. It’s not a massive beast or elite performer. But, it’ll give you what you need for most purposes, and a full work day.

Seasonally, this is about as close to a year round wear, as you can usually expect. I’d probably still go with something else on the hottest days or in the absolute depths of winter. Outside of then, you’re golden.

It also fits in pretty much any time that you need to wear it. More of a daily wear, that can be professional, while not coming across as stuffy or formal.

For formal situations, you may want an alternative. Same goes for a nightlife wear, if you need a club beast. This fragrance isn’t like that. Parfum is an easy reach, that is nearly a jack of all trades.

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Overall Impressions of Ralph’s Club Parfum

Overall, do I like this fragrance? Yes, it’s quite nice. I liked the EDP, but I think Parfum is a bit better than that. Very much worth checking out, as it can be a signature cologne, or at least one that you can wear pretty much whenever.

I like the apple note in the opening. It gives off that sweet and fairly ‘blue’ aroma like Y EDP, but it’s not nearly as sweet and in your face about it. Parfum has a better balance in comparison.

It’s clean and has an updated formula to a classic cologne style. I do like the depth that Ralph’ Club Parum has. The smokiness, earthy, woods, and fruits…gives you plenty to enjoy.

The performance is also a selling point. Parfum doesn’t quit early and isn’t weak. There’s really nothing that this fragrance doesn’t do well.

To me, it’s not an amazing release, but it’s something that I can definitely like wear and recommend giving a try. Good all around and one that can cover a lot of bases.