Oscar De La Renta Perfumes

A Garden Full of Flowers

Think about all the different types of flowers you would smell in a garden. Some would be sweet, some would smell a bit sharper and you'd get the odd herbal or spiciness too.

This is how you can describe Oscar Eau de Toilette. The first Oscar de la Renta perfume was based on the beautiful gardens of Santo Domingo and the scent of the ylang-ylang flower. It contains orange blossom, gardenia, jasmine, tuberose, rose and carnation. As well as these florals.

Aromatic basil and coriander, and patchouli, sandalwood, amber and opoponax round off the fragrance. As you can see, there are a lot of scents going on. Which is what makes it so interesting.

Instead of focusing on one particular flower, Oscar is more of a bouquet.

Bella Blanca Smells Like Fresh Flowers

How about the scent of flowers when they have just been rained on. You get that lovely floral smell but with a slight greenness from the leaves.

Oscar de la Renta Bella Blanca Eau de Parfum is similar to this. Freesia, green pear, cassis and mandarin are the first notes you'll notice. Violet leaves, jasmine sambac, white rose and lily of the valley follow.

Sandalwood and musk complete the base. The green pear is a nice touch as it adds a fruity freshness to the fragrance. Without the whole thing smelling overly sweet. Violet leaves also have that green smell to them, which complements the florals nicely.

If you like the smell of fresh flowers with a hint of fruit and green, then Bella Blanca could be for you.

Bella Rosa Is A Bit Sharper

Not all roses smell sweet and delicate. They can have a green and sharper smell to them. Especially when combined with spices.

Bella Rosa Eau de Parfum contains pink pepper, freesia and mandarin. Then pink rose, jasmine and orris. With patchouli, sandalwood and amber in the base. Pink pepper gives it that light spiciness and the rose and jasmine smell of course.  Followed by the patchouli and wood notes.

So it's not a straightforward rose perfume. It has some contrasting notes which make it stand out from the usual rose fragrances.

Alibi Is Not Your Typical Floral

This is where it gets interesting. Oscar de la Renta Alibi Eau de Parfum is not your standard bouquet of flowers. Mandarin and ginger blossom open the fragrance. An aquatic accord, vanilla orchid and heliotrope come next.

Skin musk, praline and amberwood are found in the base. Praline is a fun note to have in a perfume. It can smell quite sweet and nutty. Heliotrope can also have a sweet, powdery smell to it.

So you have these notes combined with the fresher top notes.

It still has some floral elements, but the musk, praline and amberwood take it in a different direction. If you love Oscar de la Renta but aren't usually a fan of florals, then Alibi could be a good option.

Why Are There So Many Notes In Some Perfumes?

When you look at the notes of Oscar Eau de Toilette, you may ask yourself why there are so many. Rose, jasmine, tuberose, ylang-ylang, basil, coriander and patchouli, to name a few. Why would a perfume need all these notes?

Well, as mentioned earlier, think about a garden full of flowers. You wouldn't only smell one type of flower, right? You'd get a mixture of scents, some more dominant than others.

Perfume can be the same. Each note can bring something different to the fragrance. Some may be fresh, others sweet and some warm. You may not be able to pick out each individual note. But that's what makes some perfumes great.

Especially when looking at a fragrance like Oscar.

Finding Your Perfect Oscar de la Renta Perfume

Once you've decided on what kind of fragrance you enjoy, you can start narrowing down your choices.

• Oscar Eau de Toilette has many floral notes as well as herbs and warm woods.
• Bella Blanca is a fresh white floral with hints of green pear and musk.
• Bella Rosa has a sharper floral opening with woods and amber in the base.
• Alibi Eau de Parfum contains floral notes along with watery, praline and musky notes.

You don't have to know all the perfume notes.

Just know what kind of scent you enjoy. Whether it's fresh and green, full of florals, spicy or warm and sweet.

Find Oscar de la Renta Perfume Online

Check out our range of Oscar de la Renta perfumes. We have fragrances from the Oscar, Bella and Alibi ranges.

See what each one has to offer and find your next favourite scent. Whether you like fresh white florals, warmer florals or something a bit sweeter.

Take a look at our range of women's perfume if you want to browse more floral, fruity and woody scents.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oscar de la Renta Perfume

Why does Oscar have herbs in it?

Basil and coriander are used to give Oscar Eau de Toilette that aromatic and spicy smell. Along with all the florals, it makes for an interesting fragrance.

What is opoponax?

Opoponax is a resin that has warm, sweet and balsamic smells to it. It's one of the notes in the base of Oscar Eau de Toilette.

Can white florals contain fruit?

Yes, they can. Bella Blanca contains many white floral notes but also has green pear, cassis and mandarin.

Why is there pink pepper in Bella Rosa?

Pink pepper can smell quite spicy, which gives the fragrance a bit of edge. Along with the freesia and mandarin, it creates a nice opening.

What does praline smell like?

Praline can smell sweet and nutty. It's a fun note to have in a fragrance. In Alibi, it's paired with musk and amberwood.

Why do some Oscar de la Renta perfumes smell green?

There are many notes that can smell green. Bella Blanca has violet leaves and green pear, while Oscar Eau de Toilette has basil and coriander.

Is Oscar Eau de Toilette still available?

Yes, it is. You can find it on the official Oscar de la Renta website. Just make sure you know which concentration and bottle size you want when buying a replacement.

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