Romance by Ralph Lauren bottle
Ralph Lauren

Romance

3.9/5 · 5,563 votes Feminine 1998
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Yellow Freesia
Heart notes
White Violet
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage2.7/5
Day100
Night30
Spring89
Summer64
Fall35
Winter25
Our take

Romance leads with rose and ginger, a spiced, fresh combination that chamomile calms almost immediately, taking the edge off before it gets too sharp. The ginger burns off first, leaving chamomile and rose to carry most of the opening on their own.

Lily, lotus, and carnation build a soft floral heart, while oakmoss and patchouli in the base bring the only real weight the fragrance carries. The lily and lotus add a soft, slightly green lift to the heart, giving the florals a touch of freshness alongside the rose.

Longevity settles for a comfortable, unspectacular run, and the sillage keeps a snug bubble around the wearer, warm and self-contained. Spring mornings suit it best, when the chamomile and rose combination feels gentle instead of thin, easy to wear without much thought.

Classic rose-floral fans who want something soft and understated will feel at home, though anyone hoping for the oakmoss and patchouli base to carry real force will be disappointed by how light it stays. What remains longest is a single white violet petal pressed between the pages of a book, faint and a little dusty.

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