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Notorious Perfume

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About Notorious

Notorious Perfume by Ralph Lauren is a captivating fragrance for women, launched in 2008. It is a perfume that has the bold structure and timeless charisma thus is the embodiment of sophistication and attraction, fully allowing the wearer to feel as a modern woman who is confident. The perfume is inspired by classic film noir and represents elegance and sensuality and of course it is intended to charm and be remembered. The striking combination of the spicy, floral, and woody Noggin creates a mysterious and glamorous aura, thus this scent has become a staple of Ralph Lauren's prestigious collection.

Fragrance Family:

Oriental Floral

Scent Type:

Warm, Spicy, Floral

Notes:

Notorious Perfume by Ralph Lauren opens with the invigorating top notes of pink peppercorn, black currant, and Italian bergamot, creating a fresh and vibrant opening that captivates the senses. The middle part discloses a spicy, exotic, and floral arrangement with peony, carnation, and white chocolate that brings a little sweetness, which is countered by the deep flower note, thus giving the hint of passion and charm. But the last is patchouli, musk, and vanilla, which is a base note, and it creates a tactile, earthy understructure of the fragrance, which is then wrapped with the warmth and the sexuality, thus it gives the lasting and pleasing effect.

Suggested Use

For an enduring scent experience, apply Notorious Perfume to the pulse points on your body. Focus on areas such as your wrists, neck, and behind your ears to enhance the projection and longevity of the fragrance. For a deeper aroma, apply after a shower to warm, damp skin, which will help the fragrance develop more richly throughout the day. This application technique ensures the scent is both prominent and long-lasting, making you feel hypnotic and alluring all day long.

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Hey, I'm Ashley. And today I'll reviewing Notorious by Ralph Lauren. This glamorous perfume was released in 2008. It's a delicate floral scent with a fresh, clean feel. It starts off with sparkling citrus accords of black current and pink pepper. Later it dries down to soft and sweet notes of peony, while undertones of carnation and patchouli give it a subtle, spicy warmth. It's a subdued fragrance that's different from your average perfume so you can wear it to the office. All right, that's all for today. You can find this fragrance and thousands more at fragrancex.com. And be sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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FAQ for Notorious

What does Notorious by Ralph Lauren smell like?

Notorious by Ralph Lauren is a bold and glamorous fragrance that evokes a sense of old-Hollywood elegance. The scent opens with a bright burst of black currant and pink pepper, offering a fresh and spicy introduction. The fragrance then evolves into a floral heart of peony, white frost peonies, and chocolate cosmos, enveloping the senses in sophistication and sensuality. The base notes of patchouli, musk, and vanilla add depth, making it both captivating and enduring.

What kind of scent is Notorious by Ralph Lauren?

Notorious by Ralph Lauren is a women's fragrance that belongs to the oriental floral fragrance family. It is characterized by its intriguing blend of spicy, floral, and earthy notes, making it a perfect embodiment of glamour and mystery.

What are the notes in Notorious by Ralph Lauren?

Top Notes: Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Bergamot. Heart Notes: Peony, White Frost Peonies, Chocolate Cosmos. Base Notes: Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla. This composition creates a unique and memorable scent that is both elegant and provocative.

What season is Notorious by Ralph Lauren best for?

Notorious by Ralph Lauren is ideal for the cooler months of fall and winter. Its rich and warm notes provide a comforting presence that elevates the senses during colder weather, making it a great choice for those seasons.

Is Notorious by Ralph Lauren suitable for all occasions?

Notorious by Ralph Lauren is versatile enough to be worn during a variety of occasions. Its glamorous and sophisticated scent profile makes it ideal for evening events, romantic dinners, or special celebrations. While it can also be worn during the daytime, its rich intensity is perfect for moments when you want to make a striking impression.

Can Notorious be worn by both men and women?

Notorious by Ralph Lauren is specifically designed as a women's fragrance, emphasizing floral and oriental notes that are traditionally feminine. However, anyone who appreciates its unique blend of notes can enjoy wearing it, regardless of gender.

Where do you apply Notorious by Ralph Lauren?

To achieve the best results and longevity, apply Notorious by Ralph Lauren on the pulse points, such as the wrists, behind the ears, and at the base of the neck. These areas generate heat, which helps to amplify and retain the fragrance.

How long does Notorious by Ralph Lauren last?

Notorious by Ralph Lauren is known for its impressive longevity, and it generally lasts between 6 to 8 hours, though it can vary based on individual skin chemistry and environmental factors. For extended wear, a light reapplication after several hours can maintain its presence throughout the day or evening.

About the Product
Attribute Name Attribute Value
Brand Ralph Lauren
Fragrance Family Bergamot
Fragrance Name Notorious
Fragrance Classification Perfume, Body Lotion, Sample, Shower Gel, Mini
Volume Available in 1 ml, 7 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml, 75 ml and 200 ml
Top Notes Bergamot, Pepper (rose / pink), Blackcurrant buds (Cassis)
Heart Notes Carnation, Cosmos Daisy (chocolate), Peony (white), Cinnamon
Base Notes Iris (Orris), Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla
Gender Women
Year Of Launch 2008
Customer Reviews
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Most Liked Positive Review
5

To those whom say Notorious doesn't hold

Those whom think Notorious doesn't last, I am sorry to say it's not for you. I buy Notorious for my fiance' all the time and she showers and puts it on at about 6am and I still smell it at 9pm when we go to bed. You may not be able to smell it but trust me others do. I am sad that Ralph has chosen
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Most Liked Negative Review
3

Not so sure...

I loved this until I had worn it for a few hours. The scent started out as woodsy and spicy and I really loved it, but within a couple hours had changed to a sweet flowery scent which I did not like. Could be just on me that it changes, as that has happened to me with other perfumes - but I
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35 Reviews
4

The fragrance speaks for itself, it's notoriously strong sce

It's really strong scent

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/20/2026
By Joyle
From Philippines
4

Double Nostalgia

To be honest, I don't wear this fragrance often these days. I bought it several years ago when it had first come out. Back then it had a lot of the chocolate cosmos scent and sillage that would leave a trail of fragrance that would linger for upwards of minutes. Recently, I was feeling nostalgic for the scent and wished to have a bottle to relive my glory days as a femme fatale. Alas, somehow the aforementioned aspects of this perfume have changed, much like myself. Both of us have become subtler and the sillage seems to have shortened so that I have to put my nose right up to my skin to smell the dry down (this may have something to do with the fact that I decanted it to a roll-on before wearing it). On one hand, it means that I can wear it without embarrassment these days, but on the other hand, I've come up in the world since the days that it was my one of my signature scents (along with Tom Ford's Black Orchid) and now I have many, many more bottles of much, much more expensive perfumes to chose from, so this one gets overlooked. Still, if you're an up-and-coming young lady who wishes to create an air of sophistication and sensual around herself, I would recommend this fragrance. It intrigues and attracts men and women alike. Were it not discontinued I'm sure that in 50 years it would have gained a reputation as the scent of of a woman with intelligence, glamor, and hustle.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/11/2022
By Jessica N.
From South Carolina, USA
5

I would and I do but this product time and time again.

my wife wears it almost on a daily basics and it doesnt to old or something that you would get tired of, its just right not to strong and loud but the right smell

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/4/2022
By jblee
From south carolina, tr
5

Nothing Changed

My wife loves Notorious, she is greeted before entering the room by 30 kids. Different yet recognisable and now limited and hard to find except at Fragrancex.com

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 9/30/2021
By A Welsh Lover
From Wrexham
5

i would buy it again and again

love this sent would buy again

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 9/8/2020
By jamiemn
From andover, minnesota
5

I would buy this product again and again

Smells heavenly

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 5/14/2020
By Crystal
From British Columbia, Canada
4

Love Notorious. Lovely; a little musky and a little floral.

Nice mix of spice and floral

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 11/14/2017
By No
From No
2

Notorious

I've worn this fragrance twice, not one compliment.

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend to a friend.

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Date 5/15/2017
By Chicago Rosie
From Chicago
5

Happy to find my favorite discontinued scent!

I'd been nursing the last dribble of my original purchase after learning that it was discontinued. So happy I thought to check online! I love this scent as my winter and evening fragrance. I find it warm, sensual with a blend of woody, spiciness.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/15/2017
By Lolly
From Albuquerque
5

NICE FOR EVERYDAY WEAR

I LOVE LAUREN BY RALPH LAUREN BUT NOT ABLE TO WEAR FOR EVERYDAY USE...ALSO WOULD LIKE ROCK BUT NOT ABLE TO PURCHASE IN A BOTTLE OF EAU DE TOILET SO I HAVE AN EVERYDAY ALTERNATIVE... I LOVE THIS LINE OF COLOGNE...

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 3/23/2015
By DENISE
From IOLA, KANSAS
4

Notorious by Ralph Lauren

A good day to day perfume that I bought as a gift for a friend

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 2/7/2015
By Bronny194
From Albany , Western Australia
5

Hope's likes

I like it anytime. The price is right and the size is a plus. Everthing is great about the site.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/8/2015
By Hope
From Williamstown New Jersey
5

Excellent service and product!

This perfume is discontinued in the stores and so glad I could buy again!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/22/2014
By Mrs. Sarge
From Dallas, TX
5

ignoramus me.

I was given this as a gift on my 45th bday. After a year, I did some review, and I was foolish to realize it is pour femme!!! Been using it on special occasions and no one, told me I smell like a lady! Or perhaps they dont want to embarass me. I told my wife who is not also particular with fragrances, and she said, well it is jhst alright. I still have 30% left. What do u think? Still use it? Hahaha. Lesson learned: google what u wear. Hehehey!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/1/2014
By jack allan
From asia, philippines
5

I would buy this product again and again

The smell is so good

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 11/26/2014
By chubal
From L.A.
5

ELEGANT, ALLURING, SOPHISTICATED!

I wear this fragrance when I wish to make an entrance. It makes me appear as a woman of strength,conviction, passion and a hint of mystery. I think it is very seductive, and would have been very appealing to Humphrey Bogart, an actor whose characters usually have great charm and who fall for strong women. Ir is only for the woman with the power and sophistication to carry it off. Another thing I like about it is that it is difficult to find. You will rarely find another woman of style and stature who competes with the same fragrance. I think there are many woman who are intimidated by the power of the initial spray who do not know to wait until the fragrance dries before judging it. Even then they may not understand it. This eau de parfum takes a special woman with the confidence to wear it.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 4/9/2013
By Alexandra
From Pittsburgh Pa
3

good for daily use

good one for daily use, natural and sweet.

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Date 1/23/2013
By sbls
From tr
5

To those whom say Notorious doesn't hold

Those whom think Notorious doesn't last, I am sorry to say it's not for you. I buy Notorious for my fiance' all the time and she showers and puts it on at about 6am and I still smell it at 9pm when we go to bed. You may not be able to smell it but trust me others do. I am sad that Ralph has chosen to discontinue it.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 5/9/2012
By Ricky
From Maryland
5

Love It!

I loved this perfume from day one. I don't wear it everyday anymore, as I am a stay at home mom. But when I worked in the office I would switch between this fragrance and two others. This was by far my favorite. I have had my bottle (2.5 oz for two years now and it is still half full). One spritz for the day/evening and you will get rave reviews from both men and women.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 10/25/2011
By Lovely Neeka
From Wisconsin
4

Smell like a femme fatale

Image yourself as Ava Gardner in The Killers (1946) with Burt Lancaster? This is the scent for you. It smells sexy and dangerous, bordering on masculine. After dry-down there is a distinct animalistic scent. It is probably way too daring to wear in the daytime to the office.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 5/19/2011
By Tango dancer
From San Ramon, CA
3

Not as good as I had expected

I got this perfume expecting it to be as good as glamorous by RL, but I was very disappointed to find out it was not as good. In fact, I feel it smells like the perfume an older woman would wear, not fresh and captive. I don't really like the perfume. If you like flowery scents, there are better ones out there.

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend to a friend.

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Date 4/25/2011
By Yaz
From Chicago
5

Most compliments for this perfume

This fragrance gets lots of compliments

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 2/19/2011
By The Gransta
From New Hampshite
4

Great gift idea!

This was a gift for my mother at her request. Great value compared to the department stores.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/2/2011
By AllanonofNC
From Cary, NC
5

New product for me

this is a new fragrance for me and I love it. Very different from the Gucci and Chanel I wear.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 2/16/2010
By Debbie...mom & granny
From Rockvale, Tennessee
5

I love this perfume!

I enjoy this perfume daily, my co workers always comment favorably about the scent!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/24/2009
By Tina
From Midwest
5

perfect fragrance

things that are great about it

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/13/2009
By Mary
From Royal Palm Beach FL
5

Worth every penny

It's worth every penny! Lightens up the spirit and makes u feel more confident.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 11/30/2009
By Aescha
From Maldives
4

Happy in Canada

I love the smell of this fragrance, but I find that the scent doesn't last for long. I love the smell so much though that I am going to order the lotion to see if that helps to extend the scent. BTW, It also took a while for it to arrive to me, 11-12 business days.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 10/3/2009
By Petal Pusher
From Saint John, NB
5

Would buy anytime!!

Use daily

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 6/16/2009
By Nurse
From Penna
3

Not so sure...

I loved this until I had worn it for a few hours. The scent started out as woodsy and spicy and I really loved it, but within a couple hours had changed to a sweet flowery scent which I did not like. Could be just on me that it changes, as that has happened to me with other perfumes - but I suggest you try a sample before buying a large bottle.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 3/16/2009
By zrjl
From long beach
5

Strong @ 1st - then you'll love it!

Strong @ first. Give it a few minutes or so and you will adore this product.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 3/9/2009
By red_white_and_blonde_04
From Chicago, IL
5

What can I say???

It's wonderful, fantastic... You will be absolutely unique. Also thanks for the fragrancex to offer us unboxed products. I have purchased 75ml perfume and it was the same for price 50ml one. However when you find this promotion you don't wait to buy, it finished in 5 days...

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Date 2/16/2009
By libralibra
From Turkey
3

NOTORIOUS PERFUME

This is a great smelling perfume, just expensive and not one that I would use for everyday use.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/30/2008
By V
From Rangely, CO
5

Most drawn compliments ever

This perfume is irrisistable for men. I wore it at night and I got endless compliments from the guys about how good I smell. It's very unique and different. At first I didn't like the uniquness of it, but when I got all the compliments from men, I'll not leave at night without it. It's a very sexy perfume and if you want your man to be all over you thats the one.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/17/2008
By lulu
From Northridge, CA
5

Notorious

Simply irresistible, delicious. Have a great smell. Not for every woman, just brave ones.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 10/15/2008
By Debbie
From San Juan, Puerto Rico