Polo Ralph Lauren 1998

Romance

FloralDesignerWomenEau de Parfum

Blossoms open with Sungoddess Rose, Ginger, Chamomile, and Lychee blooming into a floral heart of Lotus Flower, Night Blooming Day Lily, White Violet, and Violet Absolute grounded by a soft base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Exotic Wood, and Skin Musk.

Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Should you buy it?

Not a known clone

No alternative or original links are known for this fragrance.

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Romance bottle

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Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

FloralFreshGreenPowderyWoodyEarthySweetWarm

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

1998

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
S
Sungoddess Rose
Ginger
Ginger
Chamomile
Chamomile
Lychee
Lychee
Marigold
Marigold
Y
Yellow Freesia
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
L
Lotus Flower
N
Night Blooming Day Lily
W
White Violet
V
Violet Absolute
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours
Patchouli
Patchouli
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
E
Exotic Wood
S
Skin Musk

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Romance is an original composition. It is not a known clone.

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