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Chaps Ralph Lauren for men

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Ralph Lauren Chaps from 1979 is a masculine and refined woody scent of chypre and oriental tones. It opens with fresh notes of bergamot, lemon, lime and sage. The heart notes of spices are completed with jasmine and lavender, settled at the base of patchouli, oak moss, sandalwood, vetiver, leather, amber and vanilla.

It is available as eau de cologne.

Perfume Pyramid

Top Notes
Sage bergamot Amalfi Lemon Lime

Middle Notes
Spices Lavender jasmine

Base Notes
vetiver Sandalwood Patchouli oak moss amber Vanille leather

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Chaps Fragrance Reviews

jesseyanne
jesseyanne

Guys, the girls like me find it irresistable on the man we love. I mean irresistable.

May
11
2012
gemgirl26
gemgirl26

I LOVE Chaps. It's my favorite cologne for men. It screams masculinity and strength, with no apologies.

I bought a bottle for my hubby - he prefers brighter frags like Acqua di Gio - but he'll wear this for me every so often. I love it! It's like an aphrodisiac!

I agree, it's a bit harsh straight out of the bottle, but the drydown is amazing. Very long-lasting with good sillage.

The 2007 version, in my opinion, was just a joke (shame on you, RL!). I'm pretty sure the original version has been discontinued, but I've been able to buy a couple of bottles online.

Mar
08
2012
Rob in VanCity
Rob in VanCity

Not particularly fond of this fragrence. But in all fairness, I haven't smelled in years since I was in high school. But to my recollection, this is an extremely strong musky smell. Maybe at that time in my life, it wasn't the best fragrence for my age group.

Mar
02
2012
Bigsly
Bigsly

Unlike Lana Lool, I don't perceive a lot of patchouli (which I only like in small amounts) but I do find it quite sweet. Vintage Givenchy Gentleman, on the other hand, is a patchouli sledgehammer, at least at first. Anyway, think of Gomma. Now sweeten it up. Now add a touch of Kouros. That's more or less vintage Chaps. There's a very interesting powdery quality that has more of a dusty, dry outdoors aspect than the powdery quality of a fragrance like Dior Homme. As you might expect, I have to be in the mood for this one. The drydown isn't as crude as the opening, thankfully. It's natural smelling and lasts a long time, with excellent projection ("sillage").

Feb
27
2012
Lana Lool
Lana Lool

Behind Bel Ami, this is one of my favorite dry leathery frags. The vintage bottles are full of oakmoss, and together with patchouli, sandalwood, and just a smidge of vanilla, make up one of the most wonderful vintage chypres. The patchouli can get a little overwhelming in the drydown, but in the right weather this brew shines. For a long time, I wouldn't even think of using this or English Leather, as I viewed them as drug store fragrances, but it was truly my loss. Now, I wear Chaps whenever I don't want to use the rest of my vintage Bel Ami, but am craving a nice dry oakmoss leather scent...satisfying!

Oct
15
2011
longtail
longtail

I always loved the aftershave. I bought it for my husband when we dated, then married. I even had some in my secret stash so I could smell it whenever I wanted. mmmm! Sometimes I would wear it to work, just for me.

Sep
03
2011
krmarich
krmarich

Chaps was my first love. I would splash it on every day and felt so sexy. Indeed, the brilliant chypre accord developed into a later obsession. I must have been very sexy back then!!! Oakmoss, patcholi, vetiver with some jasmine and rose et al. It was somewhat crude, yet ever loyal to my young nose! I never forgot it.

And then one day, I found my old plastic silver capped splash in my old vanity. I though it must be water by now. I gave it a twist and it was still as potent as 1983! WOW! The quality of this baby is unmatched, especially by the worthless reformulation of today. It has devolved to water with some strange chemicals within.

Sep
01
2011
karlovonamesti
karlovonamesti

Easily my favorite fragrance from Ralph Lauren, Chaps is an invigorating bursts of lavender and patchouli, with a swift drydown of powdery leather and sandalwood. Everything is represented in tandem, but it's very crudely executed. Still, the fragrance works, if only because it is simple, concise, and utterly masculine. Nothing to lose sleep over if it can't be found, but worth purchasing if it is.

Aug
22
2011
mehrdad
mehrdad

با نظر آقای سامی هاردانیان کاملا موافقم
کاری کلاسیک و مردانه و برای من که بسیار نوستالوژیک است هنوز که هنوز است گاهی برای رایحه آن دلم تنگ میشود اگرچه شاید امروزیها زیاد آنرا نپسندند اما در نوع خود و برای فصل پاییز و زمستان همچنان بی نظیر است و از دوام و پخش بالای بویی هم برخوردار است
مقداری بوی بادام تلخ هم از رایحه اش به مشام میرسد در کل عطری است
مردانه
کلاسیک
گرم و تلخ
چرمی و ادویه ای
به قول دوستمان
وسترن و کابوی
یاد مرحوم جان وین و گری گوری پک را تداعی میسازد

Jun
28
2011
samihardanian
samihardanian

یک عطر کلاسیک، قدیمی و بسیار مردانه. هر موقع بوی آن به مشامم می خورد یاد فیلمهای وسترن و مرحوم جان وین می افتم

Jun
03
2011
Ad nauseam
Ad nauseam

One of my first designer colognes ever. Very manly and very distinct. It was worn by all the cool guys in my high school. Very popular until Polo became the new rage. Then it fell out of favor, and gasp . . . was sold at Wal-Mart. Chaps seems to have been forgotten for the most part over the years, but I remember it well. Wish I would have kept my old half full bottle. Will definitely be keeping my eyes open for a vintage.

Apr
05
2011
RobbieX
RobbieX

Old school yes, but too strong, crude and rough for me. Gave it away for a raffle. It's a negative I'm afraid

Apr
03
2011

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