WS-ODL-2011

Esprit d’Oscar

2011Men

powdery up front, then citrus, settling into white floral.

Esprit d’Oscar by Oscar de la Renta is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Esprit d’Oscar was launched in 2011. Esprit d’Oscar was created by Frank Voelkl and Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Citron and Bergamot; middle notes are Iris, Violet, African Orange Flower, Tuberose and Jasmine; base…

powdery citrus white floral vanilla

Noses: Ann Gottlieb · Frank Voelkl

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Amalfi Lemon, Citron, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Iris, Violet, African Orange Flower, Tuberose, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Heliotrope, Musk, Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Vetiver

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

84%

65%

53%

52%

39%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring31%Fall29%Winter22%Summer19%Day65%Night35%Wears female75%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Oscar de la Renta picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Esprit d’Oscar smell like?

powdery up front, then citrus, settling into white floral. Dominant accords: powdery, citrus, white floral.

What notes are in Esprit d’Oscar?

Top: Amalfi Lemon, Citron, Bergamot. Heart: Iris, Violet, African Orange Flower, Tuberose, Jasmine. Base: Heliotrope, Musk, Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Vetiver.

How long does Esprit d’Oscar last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Esprit d’Oscar loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Esprit d’Oscar best for?

Spring is the top pick (31%). Fall is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Esprit d’Oscar?

Day wear leads at 65%. Night is a secondary pick at 35%.

Is Esprit d’Oscar for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 75% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Esprit d’Oscar?

Composed by Ann Gottlieb and Frank Voelkl. Released in 2011.