Notorious Ralph Lauren by Ralph Lauren

Notorious Ralph Lauren

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2008

At a glance

Is Notorious Ralph Lauren worth trying?

Notorious by Ralph Lauren is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
floral, warm spicy, soft spicy with Pink Pepper, Black Currant, Bergamot
floral warm spicy soft spicy

The first impression

Notorious by Ralph Lauren is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Notorious was launched in 2008. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Gillotin. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Black Currant and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Peony and White Chocolate; base notes are Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk and Orris Root.

What shapes the scent

floral 100%
warm spicy 85%
soft spicy 70%
fruity 60%
sweet 50%
woody 40%
patchouli 35%
musky 30%
powdery 25%
aromatic 20%

The perfumer behind it

Olivier Gillotin

Olivier Gillotin

Olivier Gillotin is a perfumer with a broad portfolio spanning luxury and celebrity fragrances. He created 10 Corso Como for the Milanese boutique, Amalfi Citrus for Alfred Dunhill, and Cristobal for Balenciaga. His celebrity scents include Midnight Heat for Beyoncé, Fantasy Naked for Britney Spears, and Ed Hardy Born Wild and Love & Luck for Christian Audigier. Gillotin also worked on Eternity Eau Fresh for Calvin Klein, showcasing his versatility.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Pink Pepper Pink Pepper
Black Currant Black Currant
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Carnation Carnation
Peony Peony
White Chocolate White Chocolate

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Patchouli Patchouli
Vanilla Vanilla
Musk Musk
Orris Root Orris Root

The mood it creates

The Sovereign Archetype: Portrait of Notorious Ralph Lauren

Essence

The Sovereign commands with quiet authority, and Notorious is their olfactory crown. Pink pepper and black currant announce their presence; peony and white chocolate middle notes reveal a regal generosity; patchouli and orris root in the base underscore unwavering resolve. This is a scent for those who rule without raising their voice.

Style & Aesthetic

Tailored blazers, silk scarves, and heirloom jewels define their wardrobe. The fragrance's spicy-floral duality mirrors their balance of power and poise-structured yet sensual, like a velvet glove over an iron will.

Philosophy & Values

They believe leadership is stewardship. The perfume's vanilla-musk drydown reflects their conviction that true influence nurtures rather than dominates. Their code: elegance is discipline, and luxury is measured in integrity.

Relationships

Their inner circle is small but fiercely loyal. Romantic partners must match their intensity, as the scent's carnation and chocolate notes suggest-a love that’s both fiery and refined. Superficial admirers need not apply.

Lifestyle

Boardrooms by day, opera boxes by night. They curate their world with precision, whether hosting salons or savoring single-origin espresso. The fragrance's aromatic bergamot hints at a mind always strategizing, even at leisure.

Shadow

Their self-assurance can harden into inflexibility. The perfume's powdery iris warns against mistaking control for wisdom.

Conclusion

Notorious is a throne in a bottle. Like the Sovereign, it proves that real power doesn’t shout-it lingers, leaving an impression as indelible as its signature.

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