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Ralph Lauren Lauren 1978 Dupe Australia - Lie 81 | The Sweetest Lie

Ralph Lauren Lauren 1978 Dupe Australia - Lie 81 | The Sweetest Lie

Name: Ralph Lauren Lauren 1978 Dupe Australia - Lie 81 | The Sweetest Lie
Brand: The Sweetest Lie | Inspired by Luxury Fragrances
Price: 55.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$55.00

Ralph Lauren Lauren (1978) is one of the great discontinued
feminine fragrances — a classic of the late 1970s that
captured a particular kind of effortless, natural femininity
that hasn't been replicated since. Created in 1978 by
perfumer Yves Tanguy for Ralph Lauren's first women's
fragrance, Lauren was discontinued decades ago and can
now only be found as vintage stock at significant cost.
Lie 81 is our dupe, hand poured in Sydney for $55 —
the only way to wear this fragrance new.

It opens with a bright, clean burst of citrus and green
apple — fresh and immediately distinctive, with the kind
of natural, outdoorsy brightness that defined feminine
fragrances of its era. The heart of rose, lily of the
valley and iris forms a soft, delicate, and graceful
floral bouquet — not a heavy or cloying floral, but
a genuinely fresh and elegant one that sits close to
skin. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and musk adds
a warm, woody depth that gives Lauren its staying power
and a quietly sophisticated sensuality that was ahead of
its time in 1978 and remains timeless today.

Lauren is for women who remember it and have been
searching for it ever since — and for those discovering
it for the first time through a recommendation from
someone who never forgot it. At $55, Lie 81 gives you
that same classic elegance, freshly poured.

A note on maceration: as with all our fragrances, Lie 81
benefits from 2–3 weeks of settling after opening. The
floral top notes will soften and the woody base will
develop, giving you a richer and more accurate
representation of the original. Apply to moisturised
skin or clothing for best longevity.

Vegan, cruelty-free, and hand poured in small batches
in Sydney. 15 units currently in stock. Free shipping
on all Australian orders over $99.

Free Delivery $99.00
Hand Poured Perfume

Fragrance FAQ

Q: Is Lie 81 a good dupe for Ralph Lauren Lauren (1978)?
A: Yes — Lie 81 captures the same classic feminine
character of the original Lauren: a bright citrus and
green apple opening, a soft heart of rose, lily of the
valley and iris, and a warm woody base of cedarwood,
sandalwood and musk. The same timeless elegance for
$55, freshly poured.

Q: What does Ralph Lauren Lauren (1978) smell like?
A: Lauren is a fresh, natural, and effortlessly elegant
feminine fragrance — a classic of its era that has never
gone out of style. A bright, clean citrus and green apple
opening leads into a delicate floral heart of rose, lily
of the valley and iris, before settling into a warm,
woody base of cedarwood, sandalwood and musk. Graceful,
feminine, and quietly sophisticated.

Q: Why is Ralph Lauren Lauren discontinued?
A: Lauren (1978) was discontinued by Ralph Lauren and
has not been in production for many years. Vintage
bottles occasionally surface but are expensive and
unpredictable in quality. Lie 81 is a freshly poured
alternative that captures the same fragrance character
— the only way to wear Lauren new in 2025.

Q: Is Lie 81 different from Ralph Lauren Ralph (the
yellow bottle)?
A: Yes — these are two completely different fragrances.
Ralph Lauren Lauren (1978) is the original feminine
fragrance from the Ralph Lauren house — classic, elegant
and discontinued. "Ralph" (in the yellow bottle) is a
separate, more playful and contemporary fragrance
launched decades later. Lie 81 is specifically a dupe
for the original Lauren (1978).

Q: My Lie 81 smells very floral — is that normal?
A: Yes, and it's expected. Freshly poured fragrances
have more pronounced top notes — including florals —
before the bottle has had time to macerate. Leave
your bottle in a cool, dark place for 2–3 weeks after
opening and the floral notes will settle and the
cedarwood, sandalwood and musk base will develop,
giving you the fuller, richer character of the original.
Applying to moisturised skin or clothing also
significantly improves longevity.

Q: How long does Lie 81 last on skin?
A: For best longevity, apply to pulse points on
moisturised skin or directly to clothing — fabric
holds fragrance oils significantly longer than dry
skin. Allow 2–3 weeks of maceration after opening
for the base notes to fully develop and the scent
to perform at its best.

Q: Where can I buy a Ralph Lauren Lauren dupe
in Australia?
A: Right here — and it's very hard to find elsewhere.
Lie 81 ships Australia-wide from Sydney via Australia
Post, with free shipping on orders over $99.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes — Citrus, Green Apple
Middle Notes — Rose, Lily of the Valley, Iris
Base Notes — Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Musk

Ingredients

Ingredients: All our perfumes are vegan and formulated with a premium blend of natural ingredients and safe synthetics. For allergen concerns, please email us at hey@thesweetestlie.com.au.

INGREDIENTS: ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), DIETHYL PHTHALATE.

⚠️ Warning: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR. Can Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only.

Shipping and Delivery

Orders are processed for delivery on working days only (Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays.) Orders placed on Saturday and Sunday will be processed the following business day.

Orders are dispatched from Sydney via Australia Post.

Free Delivery when you spend $99.00

Disclaimer

Note: The Sweetest Lie is not associated with Ralph Lauren . Use of other brands' trademarks is solely for the purpose of helping consumers identify smell. We do not make counterfeit versions of Ralph Lauren - Lauren. We make our own formulations, inspired by famous perfumes.

Lasts longer than the original. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Absolutely love! Smells very elegant and expensive + lasts a long time!

Arrived quickly. Love it.

Bought this for my partner. She couldn't tell the difference between the original and this.

I absolutely love this sent, it’s beautiful

10/10. I get so many compliments.

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This depends only on your usage habits. On average a 50ml bottle, used one time a day, lasts about 3 to 4 months.

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