
Chaps
Chaps by Ralph Lauren was launched in 1979, a woody fragrance for men. Its accord profile is led by woody, aromatic and warm spicy. Key notes: Sandalwood, Jasmine and Patchouli.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | woody, aromatic, warm spicy |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Sandalwood, Jasmine, Patchouli, Vetiver |
| Community rating | 4.01/5 from 267 votes |
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Accord profile
Note pyramid
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About this fragrance
Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.
Chaps by Ralph Lauren, launched in 1979, is a Woody Chypre that opens with a bright, herbaceous blend of lavender, lime, bergamot, lemon, clary sage, and anise. The citrus and aromatic top notes quickly give way to a complex heart of sandalwood, jasmine, patchouli, vetiver, orris root, carnation, cedar, and geranium, creating a dense, spicy, and slightly floral core. The base is rich and enduring, with moss, amber, vanilla, musk, benzoin, honey, and tonka bean, leaving a warm, leathery, and earthy trail. This vintage scent is unapologetically masculine, with a strong woody character (100%) and notable aromatic (91%), warm spicy (82%), earthy (79%), leather (73%), and citrus (71%) accords. It suits collectors who appreciate classic, robust chypres from the late 70s and those who enjoy fragrances with depth and longevity. Ideal for evening wear or cooler months, Chaps is a piece of olfactory history that stands apart from modern aquatics.
中文簡介
Chaps 由 Ralph Lauren 於 1979 年推出,屬木質西普調。前調以薰衣草、青檸、佛手柑、檸檬、鼠尾草與八角展開,明亮而帶草本氣息;中調融合檀香、茉莉、廣藿香、香根草、鳶尾根、康乃馨、雪松與天竺葵,層次豐富,帶辛香與微花香;基調以苔蘚、琥珀、香草、麝香、安息香、蜂蜜與零陵香豆收結,溫暖、皮革感與泥土氣息持久。整體木質主導(100%),芳香(91%)、暖辛(82%)、泥土(79%)、皮革(73%)與柑橘(71%)和諧並存。適合鍾情經典西普的收藏家,以及喜愛濃郁、有深度香氣的人。秋冬季節或晚間使用尤為合適,是七十年代末香水的代表作。
Reference data
| House | Ralph Lauren |
|---|---|
| Name | Chaps |
| Launched | 1979 |
| Marketed as | For men |
| Dominant family | Woody |
| Notes recorded | 21 |
| Accords | 10 |
Quick answers
Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.
What are the notes in Chaps?
Chaps by Ralph Lauren: top notes are Lavender, Lime, Bergamot, Lemon, Clary Sage and Anise; heart notes are Sandalwood, Jasmine, Patchouli, Vetiver, Orris Root, Carnation, Cedar and Geranium; base notes are Moss, Amber, Vanilla, Musk, Benzoin, Honey and Tonka Bean.
What accords does Chaps have?
The dominant accords recorded for Chaps are woody (100.0%); aromatic (91.1%); warm spicy (81.6%); earthy (79.2%); leather (73.3%).
When was Chaps launched?
Chaps by Ralph Lauren was first released in 1979.
What does Chaps smell like?
Chaps is recorded as a woody fragrance, centred on Sandalwood, Jasmine and Patchouli.
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