Oscar de la Renta Oscar Bamboo
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lime and cardamom. The heart brings bamboo and water lily. On the skin it settles into musk and cedar. Overall it smells woody and floral.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Oscar Bamboo notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Oscar de la Renta Oscar Bamboo in detail
Oscar de la Renta is the house behind Oscar Bamboo.
Other Oscar de la Renta perfumes
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Bella Rosa, Lavender and Oscar for Men.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Mont Blanc Legend Night is a better fit.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar spreads further.
Oscar Bamboo price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus and Lacoste.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Oscar Bamboo longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus and Lacoste last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Oscar Bamboo
Similar picks to try: Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus (4 shared notes), Lacoste (4 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar (5 shared notes) and Mont Blanc Legend Night (4 shared notes).
More questions
Can men wear Oscar Bamboo?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Oscar Bamboo?
People who enjoy woody and floral smells.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2006.