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Document and Entity Information - shares
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Jan. 31, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2022  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-15401  
Entity Registrant Name EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE COMPANY  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MO  
Entity Tax Identification Number 43-1863181  
Entity Address, Address Line One 6 Research Drive  
Entity Address, City or Town Shelton,  
Entity Address, State or Province CT  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 06484  
City Area Code (203)  
Local Phone Number 944-5500  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share  
Trading Symbol EPC  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   51,417,185
Entity Central Index Key 0001096752  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false