Oscar de la Renta
Oscar Oscar de la Renta
Oscar is the first perfume by Oscar de la Renta, created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac in 1977. This is a classic, floral, slightly sharp perfume of aromatic notes of lavender, rosemary and carnation, with sweet, powdery, musky base notes. The top notes include orange blossom, basil, coriander, galbanum, peach and gardenia. The heart of this composition encompasses ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose, rose, rosemary, cyclamen, lavender and orchid. The base includes opoponax, carnation, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, lavender and amber. The perfume won FiFi Award in 1978. The perfume was designed by Serge Mansau. It celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2007. On this occasion a limited, jubilee version in a beautiful bottle was launched.
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Accords
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From the encyclopedia
- One of 78 Oscar de la Renta fragrances in the encyclopedia
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Performance
Longevity
moderate
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Sillage
strong
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Audience & value
Gender
female
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Price value
overpriced
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Where it works
Climate
mediterranean and cold
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Season
spring and autumn
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How it lasts in our climate
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OurScent’s verdict
Suits you if
- you like a scent that is noticed
- you want something for spring and warm days
- you want warmth for autumn and winter
- you live somewhere cold
May not suit you if
- you spend the day in a closed office or a crowd
- you want it for a Gulf summer day
- you are on a tight budget
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Questions about Oscar
- Does Oscar last in the heat?
- Our estimate from its composition, until enough readers vote: longevity “moderate”, and it is better in mild weather and cold weather than on a hot summer day.
- Who is Oscar for, and in which season?
- The house makes it for women. From its accords, we estimate it is best in spring and autumn.
