Romance Eau de Parfum Intense
Ralph LaurenIntense2023
Side by side
Romance Eau de Parfum Intense vs. Black Opium
Is Romance Eau de Parfum Intense better than Black Opium?
Black Opium rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Romance Eau de Parfum Intense and Black Opium?
| Romance Eau de Parfum Intense | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Intense | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Gabriela Chelariu | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Romance Eau de Parfum Intense and Black Opium smell?
Romance Eau de Parfum Intense
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Floral
Fruity
Balsamic
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Romance Eau de Parfum Intense and Black Opium share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantGreen Mandarin Orange
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
Green NotesLily of the ValleyCalendulaRoseViolet LeafYlang-YlangWoody Notes
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
CedarwoodSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lily of the ValleyCalendulaRoseYlang-Ylang
Orange BlossomJasmineNeroli
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwoodWoody Notes
Cedar
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Pear
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Romance Eau de Parfum Intense and Black Opium work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Romance Eau de Parfum Intense or Black Opium?
| Romance Eau de Parfum Intense | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Romance Eau de Parfum Intense and Black Opium?
Women tend to know exactly what they want in a fragrance. This one's for anyone who's ever loved Ralph Lauren's Romance but wanted a version that didn't whisper.Romance Eau de Parfum Intense
If you want a safe scent, look elsewhere. Black Opium announces itself with bold Orange Blossom, cools into Coffee and Jasmine intimacy, and stays close with Vanilla and Patchouli.Black Opium
The hunt
Where to buy Romance Eau de Parfum Intense and Black Opium
| Romance Eau de Parfum Intense | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $99.00ecosmetics |
| 1.6 oz | — | $140.00ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $109.49ecosmetics |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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