Oscar, from Oscar de la Renta was released in 1977. The perfumer behind this creation is Jean-Louis Sieuzac. It has the top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Cloves, Coriander, Gardenia, Orange Blossom, and Peach, middle notes of Iris, Jasmine, Lavender, Orchid, Rose, Rosemary, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and base notes of Amber, Cloves, Coconut, Lavender, Musk, Myrrh, Opoponax, Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Vetiver.
I had this gorgeous Oscar de la Renta’s Parfum when I was 13. I loved it a lot but I think I appreciate and love it even more now. This wasn’t a typical choice for a young girl. In the beginning of this year I was thinking to buy this after all these years but I smelled it in the store and it was like a shadow from what it used to be. It was edp. I started to haunt this (like many others which I had) but I definitely wanted Parfum, bigger bottle than 7,5ml and I wanted the original formula from 1977 since I was born in that year 1st of December. Luckily I found 30ml parfum which is from the beginning of 80s. That time enameled letters changed into the baked ones but the stopper, the “flower”, was still clear. It changed into the frosted one when the first Parfums Stern reformulation took place. Today was such a perfect day to get this in my hands. ✨ This is beautifully very vintage style, very powdery and complex floral scent. It feels so comforting like a caring hug and a scent is a little bit like baby powder yet elegant. The musky dry down is very intoxicating and deep, all the notes are incredible and natural. It has a very special place in my heart not only because of the memories during the time when I worn it but the scent wraps as well all the beautiful memories with my most precious thing during my lifetime since 1.12.1977 - my very dear son Oscar. This makes me remember those beautiful times when he was small. ❤️ If you have some memories with this scent I highly recommend to buy a vintage one. The most new formula is totally different and all that amazing complexity is missing. If you need help, feel free to ask. Top: bergamot, clove, coriander, cascarilla, basil, peach, orange blossom, gardenia Heart: iris, jasmine, tuberose, ylang ylang, may rose, lavender, orchid, broom, lily of the valley, galbanum, honey Base: clove, sandalwood, amber, myrrh, patchouli, opopanox, vetiver, castoreum, oakmoss, cedarwood, musk, ambergris Thank you for reading and if you want to follow me on IG: @ninamariah_perfumes