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Ralph Lauren · Sold as feminine
Romance
The quiet confidence of a well-worn leather-bound journal, filled with handwritten notes and pressed flowers from a cherished journey.
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RomanceMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1998 by Ralph Lauren and crafted by perfumer Harry Fremont, Romance is a Floral Fruity fragrance that quickly became iconic. The composition opens with the bright freshness of lemon and ginger, before giving way to a heart of rose, chamomile, and white violet, all anchored by an earthy base of oakmoss and exotic woods. This blend was positioned as a deliberate counterpoint to the bolder florals and orientals that dominated the 1990s, helping popularize a softer aquatic-floral aesthetic in the early 2000s.
Its gentle yet complex character earned Romance accolades, including the Fragrance Foundation's 'Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Prestige' award in 1999. Today, it remains one of the most reviewed and beloved fragrances in the catalog, a proof of its staying power.
Romance is best applied in two light sprays to the pulse points. The citrus-spicy opening fades within an hour, but the floral heart and musky base ensure it remains warm and inviting throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Romance, Ralph Lauren
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Harry Frémont
A Cannes childhood, a lifetime of iconic scentsHarry Frémont is a Master Perfumer born in Cannes, France, who trained at ISIPCA in Versailles before joining Firmenich, where he won the Société Technique des Parfumeurs de France award in both 1984 and 1985.
The Romance line
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Designer Ralph Lauren
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 15%.