For Women

Classic, opulent, and richly floral—Oscar by Oscar de la Renta is an iconic scent that unfolds like a luxurious bouquet in full bloom. Spice, lush white flowers, and warm woods combine to create a signature fragrance of timeless elegance.

Fragrance Notes
Top Notes: Cloves, Gardenia, Coriander, Orange Blossom, Basil, Bergamot, Peach
Heart Notes: Jasmine, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Lavender, Orchid, Cyclamen, Rosemary
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Opoponax, Patchouli, Amber, Myrrh, Vetiver, Musk

Scent Story
Oscar opens with a warm, spicy flicker—clove and coriander backed by rich gardenia, peach, and citrus. As it develops, a heart of creamy jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang pulses with depth, complemented by softer florals like rose and orchid and herbal whispers. The dry-down glows with smooth sandalwood, resinous opoponax, earthy patchouli, amber, and musk—warm, enveloping, and enduring.

Wearability & Lifestyle
Perfect for elegant evenings, formal affairs or romantic nights out—especially during fall and winter when its warmth and richness shine best. Pair with sophisticated dresses, luxe textures, or classic eveningwear to match its full-bodied presence.

Quick Specs

• Brand: Oscar de la Renta

• Fragrance Type: Eau de Toilette

• Launch Year: 1977

• Fragrance Family: Floral Oriental

• Recommended Use: Evening · Fall–Winter · Opulent & Statement

Why You’ll Love It
Oscar is a fragrance that commands attention with grace—its rich white florals and warm oriental base feel both luxurious and deeply inviting. It’s a bold hallmark scent for women who want a perfume that’s memorable and unmistakably elegant.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does Oscar by Oscar de la Renta smell like?

Oscar by Oscar de la Renta smells rich, floral, spicy, warm, and elegantly feminine. It opens with cloves, gardenia, coriander, orange blossom, basil, bergamot, and peach for a bold and luxurious first impression. The heart blooms with jasmine, tuberose, ylang ylang, rose, lavender, orchid, cyclamen, and rosemary. As it settles, sandalwood, opoponax, patchouli, amber, myrrh, vetiver, and musk create a warm, smooth, and opulent finish.

Is Oscar by Oscar de la Renta sweet or floral?

Oscar by Oscar de la Renta is mainly floral, warm, and spicy with a soft touch of sweetness. Peach, orange blossom, and amber add warmth and depth, while gardenia, jasmine, tuberose, ylang ylang, rose, and orchid create a lush feminine bouquet. Sandalwood, patchouli, myrrh, vetiver, and musk give the fragrance its elegant richness.

How long does Oscar by Oscar de la Renta last?

Oscar by Oscar de la Renta offers moderate to long lasting wear, usually around six to eight hours depending on skin chemistry and application. The spicy floral opening feels bold at first, while sandalwood, opoponax, amber, myrrh, patchouli, vetiver, and musk help the scent linger with a warm elegant trail.

Does Oscar by Oscar de la Renta project strongly?

Oscar by Oscar de la Renta has moderate to strong projection. It creates a noticeable scent trail that feels luxurious, feminine, and memorable, making it a beautiful choice for women who enjoy classic perfumes with presence.

When should you wear Oscar by Oscar de la Renta?

Oscar by Oscar de la Renta is perfect for evening wear, fall, winter, formal occasions, romantic dinners, special events, and moments when you want a polished statement scent. Its floral oriental warmth pairs beautifully with elegant dresses, luxe textures, and classic evening style.

Who would enjoy Oscar by Oscar de la Renta?

Oscar by Oscar de la Renta is ideal for women who enjoy classic floral oriental perfumes with gardenia, jasmine, tuberose, ylang ylang, rose, sandalwood, amber, patchouli, myrrh, and musk. It is a beautiful choice for someone who wants a fragrance that feels opulent, graceful, timeless, and unforgettable.

Is Oscar by Oscar de la Renta a good everyday perfume?

Yes. Oscar by Oscar de la Renta can be worn as an everyday perfume by women who enjoy rich and elegant floral fragrances. A light application works best for daytime sophistication, while a fuller application is ideal for evenings, cooler weather, and formal occasions.

Does Oscar by Oscar de la Renta get compliments?

Oscar by Oscar de la Renta can be a strong compliment getting fragrance because it smells rich, floral, warm, spicy, and sophisticated. The blend of gardenia, peach, jasmine, tuberose, ylang ylang, sandalwood, amber, patchouli, myrrh, and musk creates a memorable scent trail with timeless feminine appeal.

Is Oscar by Oscar de la Renta authentic?

Yes. Oscar by Oscar de la Renta delivers the warm cloves, gardenia, coriander, orange blossom, basil, bergamot, and peach opening, lush jasmine, tuberose, ylang ylang, rose, lavender, orchid, cyclamen, and rosemary heart, and rich sandalwood, opoponax, patchouli, amber, myrrh, vetiver, and musk finish the fragrance is known for.