34 community ratings

Romance for Men (Eau de Toilette)

1999MenClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
34 ratings

Ralph Lauren Romance for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that most voters pick for spring and summer, suited to leisure time and the office.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 33 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Blackcurrant Orange Lavender

Ginseng

Mandarin orange

Pistachio leaf

Ginger

Heart notesfirst few hours

Rose

Celery

Saffron Lily Cardamom Basil Geranium

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Pine Patchouli Musk Oakmoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does Romance for Men (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It opens with blackcurrant, orange and lavender up front, while mandarin orange and ginger keep it bright. In the heart, rose, saffron and cardamom add a soft floral and spicy note. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss settle into a woody, powdery base; overall it reads green, lightly sweet and clean.

Longevity and sillage are moderate: not heavy, but noticeable. After spring and summer comes fall, while winter trails well behind. It is a men's fragrance, and Penhaligon's Zizonia and Bois 1920 Agrumi Amari di Sicilia have a similar profile.