The original reimagined with greater depth, intensity, and undeniable sensuality — Ralph Lauren Woman Eau de Parfum Intense is the richer, warmer, more commanding evolution of the beloved 2017 Woman EDP, launched in 2019 as a floral oriental statement for the woman who lives and leads with unapologetic intensity. The creative face of the campaign is Academy Award-winning actress Jessica Chastain — a fitting muse for a fragrance built on strength, femininity, and the quiet power of a woman who knows exactly what she wants. Sharing the same DNA as the original Woman — those signature white florals over a warm woody base — Intense deepens and darkens every element: richer spice in the opening, fuller jasmine in the heart, and a gloriously indulgent black vanilla anchoring the entire composition in a warm, sensual ambiance that is unmistakably elevated. Presented here as a tester unit — full bottle, no retail box — offering the complete fragrance experience at outstanding value.
Woman Intense opens with a bold, darkly glamorous burst of black currant, pink pepper oil, neroli oil, and rhubarb — spicier and more assertive than the original, with the pink pepper lending a vivid, crackling heat that signals immediately this is not a fragrance for the timid. The neroli adds a luminous, slightly honeyed citrus brightness that lifts the opening without softening its edge. The heart unfolds into a magnificently full-bloomed white floral accord of tuberose, orange blossom, and jasmine sambac — richer and more opulent than the original Woman, the tuberose rendered at its most solar and creamy while the jasmine sambac adds a deeply indolic, intensely sensual quality that propels the floral heart into genuinely intoxicating territory. Together the three white florals create a bouquet of extraordinary warmth, depth, and femininity — lush without being heavy, bold without being overpowering. The fragrance settles into a warm, deeply satisfying base of black vanilla, sandalwood oil, and ambery woods — darker and significantly more complex than the original's hazelnut finish, the black vanilla adding a smoky, slightly spiced sweetness that intertwines with the creamy sandalwood in an enveloping, skin-close dry-down of real distinction and longevity.
Fragrance Profile
- Top Notes: Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Neroli, Rhubarb
- Heart Notes: Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac
- Base Notes: Black Vanilla, Sandalwood, Ambery Woods
Woman Intense occupies the ideal space between the approachable femininity of the original Woman and the bold, dark sensuality of a true oriental — deeply wearable yet genuinely complex, fresh yet unmistakably warm. Devotees of the original consistently describe it as their preferred version — fuller, richer, and more rewarding on the skin, with a longevity and sillage that significantly outperforms its predecessor. Best suited to fall and winter evenings, date nights, and special occasions, though the balance of its composition makes it a compelling year-round signature for the woman who gravitates toward warm, sensual florals. As a tester in the full 100ml format, this represents outstanding value for a fragrance that retails well above its tester price point.
Product Details
- Brand: Ralph Lauren
- Fragrance: Woman Eau de Parfum Intense
- Type: Eau de Parfum Intense (EDP) Spray
- Size: 100 ml / 3.4 oz
- Gender: Women's
- Fragrance Family: Floral Oriental / Amber Floral
- Occasion: Evening, Date Night, Fall & Winter, Special Occasions
- Year Launched: 2019
- Campaign Face: Jessica Chastain
A rich, bold, and deeply feminine gift for lovers of white floral oriental fragrance, Ralph Lauren devotees, and women who wear their scent as an expression of quiet, commanding power.