What is the best dupe for Romance?
The highest-scored dupe we list for Romance is Her Affair by Dua Fragrances. Its scores are provisional (8/10 accuracy, longevity 8/10): we do not yet have a source for them that you can open and check.
Best Romance Dupes
Curated by the Scent File EditorThe one match we list is Dua Fragrances Her Affair, from $35. It is provisionally scored 8 for accuracy and 8 for longevity: we don't yet have a source for those scores that you can check.
1 match so farProvisionalNo brand dealsChecked Apr 2026
You keep$63up to 64%
Accuracy8
Longevity8
Provisional scores: no source for them that you can check yet.
Why we list this match
Every pairing shows where it comes from and how far we trust it.
- 1Listed, not scoredA source names the pairing. We show no number.
- 2ProvisionalScored, but with no source you can open and check.
- 3Community-scoredScored from owner reports, with a source you can open.
Dua's fruity-floral extrait built directly on Romance's DNA — ginger, chamomile, Sicilian lemon, freesia, rose, lily, carnation, violet, lotus over patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood and white musk. Reviewers call the rose-chamomile signature the standout, a loyal vintage-Romance recreation.
- Source
- The seller's own claim
- See it yourself
- theduabrand.com
- Evidence
- No owner reports we can link yet
- Last checked
- Apr 2026
What is missing: a source for these scores that you can open and check. Until we have one, the scores are drawn hatched, not solid.
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Romance has one match so far. These are the closest scents by shared notes that have several.
Other retailers · Ralph Lauren
What it smells like
The Scent File profile
Opens with a bright snap of lemon and ginger that clears quickly, making way for a soft, green-edged floral heart where chamomile and rose do most of the work — the chamomile reads almost herbal, keeping the rose from going powdery or sweet. Freesia and lily add a clean wateriness, while violet and carnation provide subtle spice depth. The dry-down is understated: oakmoss and patchouli give just enough earthiness to ground the musk without going dark. Projection stays close to skin; sillage is a quiet trail — best for daytime wear in spring or fall, or anyone who wants a composed, unfussy floral that doesn't announce itself.
Is the original worth it?
Is Ralph Lauren Romance worth $98?
The top-scored match we list, Dua Fragrances Her Affair, has a provisional accuracy 8 for $35–$65 — a score we can't yet back with a source you can check. Treat it as a lead worth sampling rather than a verified stand-in; the original stays the reference.
Save ~$63 with the dupeOriginal $98
The top dupe of Ralph Lauren's Romance is Her Affair by Dua Fragrances, provisionally scored at 8/10 for accuracy and 8/10 for longevity. At $35 against the $98 original, it saves roughly $63 per bottle. It's the only scored dupe of Romance so far, with more on the way as community evidence accumulates.
Frequently Asked
What does Romance smell like?
Romance by Ralph Lauren is a floral/fresh/woody scent built on rose, chamomile, ginger, lemon, freesia, lily, and more. Those notes define its character — browse any of them above to find fragrances that share the same profile.
What perfume is similar to Romance?
The closest scents to Romance by shared notes are Chanel Cristalle, Maison Margiela Replica Flower Market, Giorgio Armani Sì Intense. See the full "similar fragrances" list below — each is ranked by how many notes it shares with Romance.
How are Romance dupes scored?
Dupes are rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores come from owner reports on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones and Fragrantica, and each is marked community-scored, provisional or not scored. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.
Are the dupe recommendations for Romance sponsored?
No. The Scent File takes no brand deals, no sponsorships, and no paid rankings. Rankings follow the scores only. We do earn affiliate commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you — but this never influences which dupes appear or how they are scored.
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