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    Side by side

    St. John Eau de Parfum vs. Romance

    Clearly related
    Romance by Ralph Lauren bottle

    Romance

    Ralph Lauren
    Eau de Parfum1998
    New comparison

    St. John Eau de Parfum rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: St. John Eau de Parfum vs. Romance
    St. John Eau de ParfumRomance
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19941998
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerHarry Frémont
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    St. John Eau de Parfum

    Floral
    Oriental
    Sweet
    Warm

    Romance

    Floral
    Citrus
    Rose
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Musky
    Fresh
    Herbal

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Oriental Blossoms
    RoseChamomileGingerLemonYellow Freesia
    Heart
    GardeniaHoneysuckleJasmine
    Lily of the ValleyLilyLotusWhite VioletCarnation
    Base
    AmberApricotMuskSandalwood
    White MuskOakmossWoody NotesPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: St. John Eau de Parfum vs. Romance
    St. John Eau de ParfumRomance
    Score3.5/52.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    White florals on their own can be too much. This one figured out the trick, let them bloom, then ground them in sandalwood and apricot before anyone reaches for the exit. Not loud. Not vanishing.St. John Eau de Parfum
    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

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: St. John Eau de Parfum vs. Romance
    St. John Eau de ParfumRomance
    1 oz$38.95fragranceshop
    1.7 oz$42.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$37.95fragranceshop

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