Ralph Lauren 2023 EDP

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Romance Intense

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Ralph Lauren Romance Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Romance Intense opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Marigold, Rose, Violet Leaf, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Ralph Lauren's Romance Intense carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive, to say the least. This 'Intense' flanker strays so far from the original "Romance" DNA it's practically a different perfume entirely. Some find it a sophisticated woody floral, others an uninspired, even unpleasant, misstep. Try before you buy, unless you enjoy a fragrant gamble.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Romantic
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
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Romance Intense 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its woody depth and romantic rose make it ideal for date nights and formal events, appealing to those seeking a sophisticated presence. The mixed reviews on projection and longevity suggest it might be too intense for some office environments, yet suitable for a cooler, more intimate casual setting.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Opens with a zesty burst of bergamot and blackcurrant, which quickly mellows into a heart dominated by a deep, dark rose, intertwined with the green nuances of violet leaf and the rich creaminess of ylang-ylang. The base unfurls with prominent cedar and sandalwood, lending a woody, almost incense-like depth, balanced by a subtle warmth from patchouli and vanilla. Expect a scent that is more woody than fruity, with an earthy rather than bright floral character.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 29 September

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