Romance Eau de Parfum bottle Romance
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1998 Year 2007
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Kate Eau de Parfum bottle Kate

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Romance Eau de Parfum
A timeless floral-musk that radiates airy elegance and femininity. Perfect for spring days, Romance is the essence of clean, polished confidence with a soft, intimate touch.
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Our Verdict - Kate Eau de Parfum
This is a much-loved rose, pepper, and musk blend, widely considered well above its celebrity fragrance station. It's chic, versatile, and sadly, discontinued, sparking a desperate treasure hunt among its many devotees.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 2%
Floral 40% 43%
Fruity 6% 2%
Green 10% 5%
Sweet 19% 17%
Warm 8% 10%
Woody 8% 12%
Earthy 14% 9%
Animalic 16% 11%
Fresh 13% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Romance EdP
Kate EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 34% vs 46%
Only in Romance Eau de Parfum
Currant Blossom 35% Violet Leaf 30%
Only in Kate Eau de Parfum
Orange Blossom 30% Forget Me Not 23%
Shared Notes
Rose 39% vs 34%
Only in Romance Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 32% Ylang-Ylang 29%
Only in Kate Eau de Parfum
Peony 42% Lily Of The Valley 23%
Shared Notes
Musk 50% vs 39%
Patchouli 49% vs 34%
Only in Kate Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 26%

Accords

Romance Eau de Parfum Kate Eau de Parfum
100%
Floral
100%
Rose
100%
70%
Musky
88%
70%
Fresh
80%
30%
Soft Spicy
68%
Patchouli
60%
50%
Woody
58%
55%
Powdery
56%
Sweet
52%
45%
Fruity
Floral shared
100%
100%
100%
Musky shared
70%
88%
Fresh shared
70%
80%
Soft Spicy shared
30%
68%
60%
Woody shared
50%
58%
Powdery shared
55%
56%
52%
45%

Performance

Romance Eau de Parfum Kate Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Romance Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Romance Eau de Parfum is dominated by fresh florals and a light musky base, making it ideal for spring and summer. Its crisp, airy character suits mild to warm weather, while the subtle patchouli and oakmoss add versatility for early fall.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its moderate projection, clean musk, and gentle florals, Romance is appropriate for the office and daytime dates. It is polished enough for casual events but may lack the impact for formal evenings or sporty environments.

Kate Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its moderate projection and gentle, inoffensive character make it perfect for office and casual wear. The clean, romantic floral notes lend themselves well to a date, but its subtle nature probably isn't assertive enough for formal events or sporty situations.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
85%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Musky, Fresh accords and Patchouli, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Romance Eau de Parfum
Kate Eau de Parfum
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