# Police — To Be Woman

> To Be Woman is a 2012 Police fruity floral in the line's translucent purple skull bottle. Its purpose is straightforward: tart green apple, citrus, soft candy sweetness and a clean musky base at a low

## Essence
To Be Woman is a 2012 Police fruity floral in the line's translucent purple skull bottle. Its purpose is straightforward: tart green apple, citrus, soft candy sweetness and a clean musky base at a low price.
## Scent Profile
Granny Smith apple leads the opening, supported by lime and clementine. That green, tart edge keeps the first minutes brighter than a purely syrupy fruit scent. The apple remains the most distinct part of the composition.
The heart is intentionally broad: sweet notes and white flowers create a floral-candy middle rather than a detailed bouquet. Musk and soft woods form a clean, light base. Some people perceive strawberry, cocoa or creamy nuances, but these are impressions in wear rather than part of the stated note pyramid.
## Performance
This is a soft, short-wearing EDP for many people. It stays close to the skin and generally benefits from reapplication after a few hours. The gentle projection makes it easy to wear in close quarters.
## Wearing Context
To Be Woman is most at home in spring and summer, especially for school, errands, casual daytime plans and easy warm-weather refreshment. Its candy-fruity style feels youthful and relaxed rather than formal or dramatic.
## Comparisons & DNA
Anna Sui Dolly Girl and Dolly Girl on the Beach are useful comparisons because of their apple-and-citrus fruity-floral direction. Nina Ricci Nina offers a more polished apple-centric reference. Versace Dylan Purple is a loose comparison for the fruity-musky drydown. Police's version is simpler, cheaper and more synthetic than these better-known styles.
## Reception
Opinion tracks expectations. People looking for an inexpensive, cheerful apple scent may find it pleasant and easy; people seeking depth or strong performance often find it generic and short-lived. The skull bottle creates its own divide between kitsch appeal and tackiness. Its value comes from low cost and low stakes rather than refinement.
## Versions & Reformulation
No confirmed reformulation is documented. Later feminine To Be releases are distinct flankers with their own compositions, even when they use the same skull-shaped presentation.
## Acquisition Notes
It is a discounted EDP that is easy to replace rather than collect. Buy fresh stock, use it generously in warm weather and do not expect scarcity or investment value.
## Notable Facts & Lore
- This was the feminine counterpart to the original masculine To Be.
- The purple skull became a recognizable Police fragrance signature.
- Its apple-citrus style is deliberately simple and youthful.