Oscar
Oscar de la Renta · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 1977
≈ $109 · 100ml · approx. retail
Oscar de la Renta's 1977 debut fragrance, composed by Jean-Louis Sieuzac, is a rich aldehydic floral built around gardenia, tuberose and jasmine over a warm, powdery amber-patchouli base. It remains the house's signature and namesake scent, still sold today.
The scent
Heart notes
The core · the next few hours
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Perfumer
French · 7 in collection
Perfumer behind bold modern classics for Dior and YSL.
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