Oscar-de-la-Renta

Extraordinary

for women

Extraordinary smells deep and bold with floral and fresh accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Extraordinary

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Floral 100%
Fresh 62%
Citrus 54%
Rose 50%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Floral, Fresh, and Citrus) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Floral, Fresh, Citrus, and Rose among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Floral, Fresh, Citrus, and Rose among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Extraordinary by Oscar de la Renta is a Floral fragrance for women.Extraordinarywas launched in 2015. Extraordinary was created by Pascal Gaurin and Bruno Jovanovic. Top notes are Cherry Blossom, Citruses and Neroli; middle notes are Rose, Peony and Magnolia; base notes are Vanilla Orchid, Amber and Woody Notes.The design house of Oscar de la Renta reveals the new perfume called Extraordinary in March 2015, the first fragrance from its collaboration with Inter Parfums. This fragrance supposedly reflects the legacy of the house more than any other. The name of the perfume is a favorite superlative of the late designer.The composition is created by perfumers Pascal Gaurin and Bruno Jovanovic. The fragrance is adjusted to the younger population (25-35 years old), aiming to be elegant and fun at the same time. It opens with sparkling citrus notes leading to the bright floral heart of lush peony and neroli oil, and to the warm, woody base. It is announced as high quality, long lasting and "pink."The face of the perfume is Talia Richman, photographed by Philippe Reynaud. The fragrance is available as 40 and 90 ml Eau de Parfum, with the duo of rollerball perfume and lip balm.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Extraordinary office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Extraordinary, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Extraordinary fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.