Oscar fragrance notes
Head
- 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
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Latest Reviews of Oscar

A fragrant potpourri / kitchen sink of mixed flowers and a blend of spiced, oriental goodness. A classic - if you can find it in vintage form. I've not smelled any newer / reformulations, so I cannot compare.

With a sweet debut of orange flower and tuberose, Oscar has the elements of an 80’s honey monster - full and heady; but underneath that, there's a dusty green base that recalls the charming Vacances by Patou.
Oscar is both a bit brash - and lovely by turns, and this is one reason why it has been overshadowed by its big sister Opium, also 1977, and also composed by Sieuzac (et al).
Where Opium is a juggernaut, Oscar is made of two parts - and doesn’t have the same force. It’s a liminal scent that spans the decades and pulls in two directions, forward to the brave new world of Margaret Thatcher, and back to a romanticised flower meadow.
Review of a sample miniature EdT
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Such a legendry scent. Perfume of the solitude and romance. Perfume of intimate spirituality. mysterious, powdery and soft. Strong but at the same time subtle and dreamy. Unforgettable, yet light. Like your softest velvet pillow with all the feathers coming out in a soft breeze of wind, while you are surrounded by violets, irises and other mysterious powdery florals. Sweet floral opening with iris, a little soapiness and powder but the dry down is incredible with a hint of creamy vanilla and elegant musk makes it mysteriously carnal and smells of desire and sends the wearer into another world. The absolute of femininity, inner beauty and richness. A fragrance for the person who loves the smell of vintage cosmetics. Timeless, bewitching and intoxicating.

There are herbs to cut out some of the sweetness. It is for a classy individual more so for an adult because I do not see this type of fragrance appealing to the younger gals. I owned a vintage EDT that I acquired but only kept for nostalgia reasons.
One day my granny came to visit me & I gave her my bottle of Oscar & she absolutely LOVED IT! She was happy to have it & I was happy she enjoys it! This is ideal for fall/winter wear as that is where it shines. It projects nicely & it last at least 8 hours on me. This was created in the 70's yet it does not smell dated! Enjoy!

Interestingly my husband doesn't remember buying it for me at all, ha ha.