Romance by Ralph Lauren

Fresh, feminine and subtle. Ideal for lunch dates with friends or quiet evenings out.

Clean, soapy scent with a touch of sweetness.

It shares many notes with Reserve by PE, though Reserve is more complex, earthy, like a rainy day. Romance is simpler, less pretentious and more powdery; the lemon in the opening makes it slightly fresher, but they’re of the same family. I’m still testing the longevity and haven’t commented on the sillage yet. Honestly, given the price, I’d stick with Reserve, although Romance feels a touch more elegant.

My mum received this years ago and still has a little left, and it still smells amazing! Definitely, each person’s pH plays a part. I love that my mum smells like this; it’s very noticeable, but I don’t find it intrusive; on the contrary, it’s a very pleasant fruity floral scent, leaning towards citrus, which I adore.

Romance smells like perfume. A common, everyday floral scent with a hint of spice. Pretty, lovely and pleasant.

Refined and fresh scent, perfect for summer. It didn’t leave me breathless, but it’s that kind of well-constructed fragrance: present yet discreet. The ginger, lily, and a woody base with musk do a flawless job. I think it shines when you enjoy scents in a more personal way. It’s a classic due to its years on the market, but in reality, it smells timeless.

A week ago I went to a department store and at the counter I saw a bottle without a cap. Out of pure curiosity, I touched it and it was wet with drops of perfume. As I was in a rush, I left it and went to find what I was buying; on the way, I smelled my hands and what a lovely aroma! Floral and powdery, like a bouquet of soft flowers where you can detect chamomile, rose, freesia, and violet. Although soft, it was persistent. At the end of my trip I looked up the name and it was Romance, what a beautiful, feminine and romantic name. Obviously I took it; it will be my perfume for the coming spring.

I’ve been on this site for a long time and this is my first review. Since I was very young I’ve adored perfumes and in search of my perfect scent I’ve arrived at two that are definitely for me: Romance is my favourite for hot weather, it smells clean, delicate and feminine, like just bathed, I adore it. It’s a scent that has become ubiquitous, but despite the years I’ve used it, it’s eternal love. My other favourite for cold weather is, without a doubt, after much searching, my personal signature Hypnose by Lancome: timeless, distinct, you receive compliments, sensual, sweet yet fresh at the same time, a scent that doesn’t resemble any other.

Although it has been on the market for many years, I tried it in a store recently and took it. It smells clean, sweet and very delicate floral. On me it has a projection that isn’t invasive for others; those nearby or who catch a breeze can feel it and love it, I can feel it constantly and I like it very much. As for longevity, with high presence around 6 hours and close to the skin up to around 12. It’s a delicate, casual perfume for daily use, in the morning or summer due to its fresh feeling. I wouldn’t say it’s elegant, but it is feminine, delicate and I would wear it every day.

My favourite perfume that smells clean. It has a very well-achieved aquatic note: clean but not like detergent or scents that remind you of cleaning products; it evokes something ‘transparent’ that tastes very good on the skin. I find it super special, it’s feminine and different. It lasts quite a while and has good projection. I’m not referring to the particular notes because I find it’s more of a set that evokes something pure.

Absolutely love it, perfect for spring. It’s floral with citrus notes. The only downside is it fades very quickly.

Flirtatious and versatile: starts strong then mellows out. Suitable for everything. Smells clean, floral, with a hint of ginger and flowers. A feminine scent with four hours’ longevity on the skin and a moderate trail.

It’s my favourite perfume. It defines me: flirtatious, romantic, soft, sweet and floral. It has a wonderful trail and longevity. It makes me feel good. It’s hard to wear anything so delicate again. I love it.

I loved its citrus freshness and, despite being fresh, it lasts a long time. It’s one of those perfumes that makes me want to buy it again.

Beautiful, what a wonderful scent. Very soft, fresh and delicious. Although its trail doesn’t last long, I’d say it’s an egoistic aroma that stays with you without wanting to share. Perfect for a sunny day with a breeze; I can’t imagine it in excessive heat because its delicate essences would melt, nor in the cold because it would freeze without standing out.