The Last Spritz

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Score
79/100

Ralph Lauren

Romance EDP

1998

Wildflowers on a Connecticut hillside — romantic without the melodrama.

Romance
floral
rose
citrus

The take

What works

  • Green-floral-oakmoss harmony is genuinely classic without smelling dated
  • Rose-chamomile top is a fresh, distinctive opener
  • Affordable and graceful — perennial gifting standby

Trade-offs

  • Quiet projection — works best as a personal scent
  • So well-behaved it almost disappears — needs subtlety appreciators

Notes

Top

RoseRoseChamomileChamomileGingerGingerLemonLemonYellow FreesiaYellow Freesia

Mid

LilyLilyLotusLotusWhite VioletWhite VioletCarnationCarnation

Base

White MuskWhite MuskOakmossOakmossExotic WoodsExotic WoodsPatchouliPatchouli

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring89%
Summer64%
Fall35%
Winter25%
Day100%
Night30%

Occasions

CasualOffice

Gender

Strongly feminine
$70–$160Great value
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Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Romance last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 70/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Romance?

Best in spring, daytime-leaning. Suited to casual, office.

Is Romance worth it?

At $70–$160, fine — with caveats. Green-floral-oakmoss harmony is genuinely classic without smelling dated. Rose-chamomile top is a fresh, distinctive opener.

Details

Perfumer
Harry Fremont
Collection
Romance