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Oscar de la Renta

Oscar (EDT)

1977

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Versions Timeline

1977

Oscar EDT (Original Release)

Price Range
$29 – $92

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Jean-Louis Sieuzac

"Oscar EDT is the original signature fragrance from Oscar de la Renta, first launched in 1977 and widely described as a classic floral-oriental for women. It is built around a lush white-floral heart led by jasmine, tuberose, ylang-ylang, and rose, framed by green-spicy top notes and a warm resinous-woody base. Contemporary and retailer sources consistently place it in the elegant, vintage-leaning category, with a rich, dressed-up character rather than a sheer modern style. The scent is closely associated with refined femininity and old-school glamour, and it remains one of the house's most recognizable perfumes. Search evidence also attributes the fragrance to perfumer Jean-Louis Sieuzac. Over time, reviewers have noted that modern bottles feel softer than older vintage formulas, but the core floral-oriental identity remains intact."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Romantic
Sophisticated
Warm
Confident

Occasions

Formal
Dinner
Date
Wedding
Night Out

Fun Facts

Oscar EDT is widely cited as Oscar de la Renta's first perfume.

The fragrance is commonly credited to perfumer Jean-Louis Sieuzac, who also worked on several other notable late-20th-century classics.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
FloralGreenSpicyFruityFreshPowderyOrientalWoodyResinousSweet

What Changed

Original 1977 release profile; later reviewers and commentators note subsequent reformulations in newer market bottles that feel softer and less dense than vintage presentations.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

orange blossom
basil
coriander
galbanum
peach
gardenia
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

ylang-ylang
jasmine
tuberose
rose
rosemary
cyclamen
lavender
orchid
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

opoponax
carnation
patchouli
sandalwood
lavender
amber

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“User and retailer feedback consistently describes Oscar EDT as a classic, elegant, vintage-style floral oriental with strong tuberose, jasmine, and warm woody-resinous depth. Reviewers often call it sensual, classy, and long-lasting, though some newer wearers find it distinctly retro or more formal than casual. Multiple comments also distinguish richer older vintage bottles from somewhat softer modern formulations.”

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