Romance by Ralph Lauren is an eau de parfum that opens on yellow freesia, lemon and ginger and settles into patchouli, white musk and exotic woods. It reads mostly floral, woody and clean on our scent profile, at a strong strength. Its least common notes on our list are carnation and lily, in the floral and fruity family. Below are the closest on our list. Similar isn't identical, so try a sample before a full bottle if you can.
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The 10 closest in the collection
Closest first. The percent is how alike two fragrances are on our scent profile (their notes and their mix of fresh, floral, sweet, woody and warm), not a rating.
- 70%
1.Calvin Klein
EternitySimilar · Eau de parfum · For women · 1988
Both have patchouli, carnation and lily.
From $123 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)
- 64%
2.Estée Lauder
PleasuresSimilar · Eau de parfum · For women · 1995
Both have patchouli, lily and rose.
From $90 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 63%
3.Amouage
Reflection WomanSimilar · Eau de parfum · For women
Both have white musk, violet and freesia.
From $395 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)
- 63%
4.Chloé
NomadeSimilar · Eau de parfum · For women · 2018
Both have patchouli, white musk and oakmoss.
From $115 for 30 ml (1 oz)
- 61%
5.Yves Saint Laurent
ParisSimilar · Eau de toilette · For women · 1983
Both have oakmoss, lily and violet.
Price at retailer
- 61%
6.Hermès
Twilly d'HermèsSimilar · Eau de parfum · For women · 2017
Both have ginger.
From $105 for 30 ml (1 oz)
- 59%
7.Chanel
N°19Somewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For women
Both have oakmoss and rose.
Price at retailer
- 59%
8.Estée Lauder
BeautifulSomewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For women · 1985
Both have lily, freesia and lemon.
From $115 for 75 ml (2.5 oz)
- 59%
9.Mancera
Instant CrushSomewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2019
Both have patchouli, white musk and oakmoss.
From $135 for 60 ml (2 oz)
- 58%
10.Chanel
Coco MademoiselleSomewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For women
Both have patchouli and rose.
From $115 for 35 ml (1.2 oz)
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