Oscar

Oscar, created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac for Oscar de la Renta in 1977, is a rich, spiced floral with an aromatic, herbal edge. Flowers lead, about half of people notice herbs, and smaller groups mention spice, woods, sweetness and amber.

The opening is lush and lively: peach, gardenia and orange blossom give a ripe, creamy floral sweetness, while basil, cloves and coriander add green and spicy warmth. The heart is full and heady, with tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose forming a rich white-flower bouquet, lifted by lavender and rosemary. The base brings myrrh, opoponax, sandalwood, patchouli and amber, a warm, balsamic and earthy finish.

Many wearers find it long lasting, and the trail is moderate to strong. It is voted for winter and autumn and worn by day and night almost equally. That suits formal occasions, cool-weather dinners and anyone who appreciates a classic, generous floral from the late 1970s.

Oscar — unisex fragrance by Oscar de la Renta (released 1977). Top notes: Cloves, Gardenia, Coriander, Orange Blossom, Basil, Bergamot, Peach. Heart notes: Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, Iris, Jasmine, Rosemary, Rose, Orchid. Base notes: Cloves, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Lavender, Amber, Opoponax, Vetiver, Musk, Patchouli, Coconut. — Parfica open fragrance database