Ralph Lauren Romance 1
The smell in short
It smells mostly floral and warm spicy. Rose and chamomile at the top, lily and lotus in the middle and white musk and oakmoss at the base.
- Came out
- 1998
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Romance 1 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Ralph Lauren Romance 1
Romance 1 comes from Ralph Lauren.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Dior Gris Dior and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like white musk and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by warm spicy and rose. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and warm spicy smells and notes like lily and white musk. Less obvious notes include ginger, white violet and exotic woods. Perfume fans rate it 4.03 out of 5.
Other Ralph Lauren perfumes
The house has 36 perfumes here, led by Polo Blue Edt 2, Polo 67 and Polo Blue.
Romance 1 sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Ulric De Varens Varensia spreads further.
Romance 1: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Davidoff Cool Water is a better fit.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2021.
Romance 1 dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dior Gris Dior (5 shared notes), Davidoff Cool Water (5 shared notes), Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (5 shared notes) and Ulric De Varens Varensia (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Dior Gris Dior starts from €32.
Quick answers
Is Romance 1 expensive?
It is mid priced: about €69 in Europe.
When did Romance 1 come out?
It came out in 1998.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.