| Cover | Feb. 25, 2021 | Feb. 04, 2021 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 25, 2021 | |
| 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 |
