Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
White Floral
100%
Aromatic
90%
Woody
89%
Amber
84%
Warm Spicy
80%
Sweet
71%
Powdery
63%
Fresh Spicy
59%
Tuberose
58%
Balsamic
56%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (White Floral, Aromatic, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With White Floral, Aromatic, Woody, and Amber 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 White Floral, Aromatic, Woody, and Amber 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
OscarbyOscar de la Rentais a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Oscarwas launched in 1977. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Louis Sieuzac. Top notes are Cloves, Gardenia, Coriander, Orange Blossom, Basil, Peach and Bergamot; middle notes are Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, Iris, Jasmine, Rosemary, Rose and Orchid; base notes are Cloves, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Lavender, Amber, Opoponax, Vetiver, Musk, Patchouli and Coconut.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.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Oscar 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.