Romance
Ralph LaurenEau de Parfum1998
Side by side
Romance vs. Crystal Noir
Is Romance better than Crystal Noir?
Crystal Noir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
White MuskGingerWhite Violet
fresh spicywoodymuskyfreshwhite floralpowdery
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 and Crystal Noir?
| Romance | Crystal Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1998 | 2004 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Harry Frémont | Antoine Lie |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Romance and Crystal Noir smell?
Romance
Floral
Citrus
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Musky
Fresh
Herbal
Crystal Noir
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Coconut
Lactonic
Woody
Fresh
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Romance and Crystal Noir share?
Top
RoseChamomileGingerLemonYellow Freesia
Black figPepperGingerBlackcurrantVioletCardamom
Heart
Lily of the ValleyLilyLotusWhite VioletCarnation
CoconutFrangipaniGardeniaJasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomPeony
Base
White MuskOakmossWoody NotesPatchouli
SandalwoodCashmeranMuskAmberHeliotropinVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Romance or Crystal Noir?
| Romance | Crystal Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Romance and Crystal Noir?
This is rose done the Ralph Lauren way, feminine without announcement. The chamomile and ginger keep it from going predictable. Lily and white violet bring a powdery warmth.Romance
Crystal Noir is not subtle and it knows it. The pepper and ginger opening is unapologetically assertive, but the coconut gardenia heart is where it wins people over.Crystal Noir
The hunt
Where to buy Romance and Crystal Noir
| Romance | Crystal Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $38.95fragranceshop | $32.95fragranceshop |
| 1.7 oz | $42.95fragranceshop | $40.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $46.95fragranceshop |
| 3.4 oz | $37.95fragranceshop | — |
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