| Cover | May 08, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 08, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE COMPANY |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MO |
| Entity File Number | 1-15401 |
| 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 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001096752 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
