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Romance for Men, Ralph Lauren
Aromatic · 1999

Romance for Men

by Ralph Lauren
Rating4.2 ★ 624 votes
GenderMen
Year1999
Price$$$$Designer
AromaticWoodyFresh Spicy
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
19 notes
topfirst impression
Pistachio LeafLavenderGingerOrangeBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeGinseng
heartthe character
GeraniumRoseSaffronCardamomBasilCeleryLily
basethe foundation
Pine TreeOakmossVetiverMuskPatchouli

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
54
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
43
intimateenormous
Price value53
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean86
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
AromaticWoodyFresh SpicyCitrusGreenWarm SpicyEarthyHerbal
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Green
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Herbal
Lavender
Fruity

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
4%
weak
9%
moderate
56%
long lasting
25%
eternal
5%
Sillage
intimate
15%
moderate
52%
strong
23%
enormous
11%
Season
spring
37%
summer
30%
fall
20%
winter
12%
Time of day
day
56%
night
44%
Gender
female
1%
unisex
9%
more male
33%
male
57%
Value
way overpriced
4%
overpriced
14%
ok
53%
good value
23%
great value
7%

What people say

What people love
classiccleanscentgreatnightoccasionsversatilespringeveningwearlovedmany
What people criticise
discontinuedmenlinemanufacturerfeeldatedyoungeraudiencesextremelyhighresaleprices

Smells similar

by scent profile
85% match
Absolu Aventus 2023 Creed
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citrussoft spicy
85% match
Solo Loewe Origami Loewe
Loewe
aromaticherbal
84% match
Vetiver Geranium Creed
Creed
aromaticherbal
84% match
Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum Tom Ford
Tom Ford
aromaticlavender

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

Mandarin Ora…LavenderBlack CurrantGingerOrangeGinsengPistachio Le…RoseCardamomGeraniumSaffronBasilLilyCeleryMuskPatchouliVetiverOakmossPine Tree
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lavender and Geranium

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The Romance line

6 versions
Original1998WomenRomance
More Floral, Rose
Less Aromatic
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2014WomenMidnight Romance
More Floral, Fresh
Less Aromatic
Fades sooner
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2019WomenBeyond Romance
More Sweet, Musky
Less Aromatic
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2016WomenTender Romance
More Amber, Floral
Less Aromatic
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2024WomenElixir
More Rose, Sweet
Less Aromatic
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Romance for Men are aromatic and woody. It opens with Pistachio Leaf and Lavender, reveals Geranium and Rose at its heart, and dries down to Pine Tree and Oakmoss. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, day or night.

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