Which is better for everyday wear?

The original Woman. Its lighter fruity floral sits closer to the skin and works in an office or daytime setting. Woman Intense projects more and can overwhelm a small room.

Woman Intense. The denser tuberose and wood base holds for several hours, while the original fades sooner and often needs a second application.

Is Woman Intense worth stepping up to?

If you already like the original but want more depth and longer wear, yes. If you want a fresh daytime scent, the original is the better fit.

Which is better in hot weather?

The original Woman. Its pear and rhubarb top notes stay light in heat, while Intense can turn heavy and cloying.

Are they the same fragrance?

No. They share the tuberose and rose heart, but Intense is a separate, denser composition with a stronger woody base.

Which comes in a travel size?

The original Woman is sold in 1 oz, 1.7 oz and 3.4 oz, and the 1 oz is a travel-friendly size. Woman Intense is sold in standard spray bottles.

Ralph Lauren Woman Intense vs Ralph Lauren Woman Eau de Parfum

Woman Intense is the deeper, richer flanker of the 2017 original, with a stronger tuberose and woods presence and longer wear. The original Woman is lighter and fruitier, with a clear pear and rhubarb opening that suits daytime wear. Both are eau de parfum sprays from the same house, so build and packaging quality are comparable. Buy Intense if you want a scent that lasts through an evening; buy the original if you want an easy everyday floral.

Choose the Woman Intense if you want a denser, longer-lasting floral that holds up in the evening or cold weather.
Choose the Woman if you want a lighter, fruit-forward everyday floral with a clear pear and rhubarb opening.

Prices

Ralph Lauren Woman Intense: $22.31 at maxaroma.com (last seen Nov 13)