Ralph Lauren 2014 EDT

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Midnight Romance

by Alberto Morillas , Honorine Blanc

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Ralph Lauren Midnight Romance is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Alberto Morillas and Honorine Blanc. Midnight Romance opens with Bergamot, Raspberry, and Litchi, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Peony, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Iris, Vanilla, and Ambroxan. Ralph Lauren's Midnight Romance carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you. This isn't for a clandestine rendezvous, it's a sweet, fruity-floral that's pleasant enough but suffers from a serious identity crisis and poor performance. Many find it forgettable, synthetic, and too linear, though some adore its innocent charm. It's safe, but not groundbreaking.
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Midnight Romance Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate sillage and poor longevity make it suitable for office wear, as it won't overpower. The sweet, fruity-floral profile is versatile, lending itself well to casual daytime use but lacking the gravitas for formal events or the allure for a date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Midnight Romance opens with a blast of juicy raspberry and exotic litchi, brightened by a hint of bergamot. The heart unfolds into a soft floral bouquet of peony, freesia, and jasmine, adding a pretty, almost soapy cleanness. The dry down is a delicate whisper of powdery iris, warm vanilla, and a touch of ambroxan, creating a sweet, skin-close finish that’s more demure than daring.

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