Ralph Lauren 1998 Parfum
Romance
Ralph Lauren Romance is a Parfum launched in 1998, created by Harry Frémont. Romance opens with Lemon, Rose, Freesia, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Violet, Lily, Carnation, and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Ralph Lauren's Romance carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.
A divisive floral that conjures mixed reviews. Some find it a 'timeless classic' and a 'hug from your mum in 1999', while others dismiss it as 'generic bath soap' or 'too sharp'. Definitely test before you buy.What our verdicts mean →
- Clean
- Fresh
- Classic
- Romantic
- Subtle
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Best Occasions
Its clean, fresh floral profile and light to moderate projection make it ideal for office wear and casual outings. Some find it romantic enough for dates, but it generally lacks the gravitas for formal events or the robustness for intense sport.
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
- Citral
- Geraniol
- Oakmoss
Other declarable allergens
- Synthetic musk
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
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