Ralph Lauren 1998 EDP

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Romance

by Harry Frémont

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Ralph Lauren Romance is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1998, created by Harry Frémont. Romance opens with Currant Blossom, Violet Leaf, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Grasse Rose Absolute, and dries down to a base of Musk and Patchouli. Ralph Lauren's Romance carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Confident
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Romance Eau de Parfum 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 Fall
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.

Best 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.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Romance Eau de Parfum opens with a radiant bouquet of dewy roses, soft freesia, and a green touch of violet leaf and chamomile. The heart blooms into white lily and carnation, giving a gentle powdery floral impression. Underneath, warm musk and subtle patchouli entwine with oakmoss and woody nuances, creating a clean yet sensual base. The overall effect is effortlessly feminine, fresh, and quietly sophisticated, evoking the feeling of a spring garden at dawn.

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