If you’re looking for a perfume to wear during sorority recruitment, this is it. Ralph by Ralph Lauren smells like an effortlessly expensive, put-together woman who somehow always looks polished without trying too hard.
It has that rich-girl-clean scent profile: crisp apple and mandarin when you first spray it, soft florals like magnolia and freesia in the middle, and a subtle musk and white iris dry-down.
To me, it smells like walking into recruitment in a perfectly pressed dress, glossy hair, dainty jewelry and a designer-looking handbag. It’s feminine and fresh without smelling overly sweet or juvenile, which makes it such a good choice when you want your perfume to feel elevated.
And honestly? It gives fall sorority girl. Think crisp mornings, iced coffee before rounds, cute dresses, freshly blow-dried hair and walking into the house smelling really, really good.
It’s also not the kind of fragrance that feels like it’s trying too hard. The fresh fruity-floral notes keep it youthful, while the musk and iris give it that soft, clean finish.
If your recruitment aesthetic is “clean girl meets wealthy Southern sorority girl,” this perfume belongs in your rush bag.