Police — To Be Woman
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.