Oscar de la Renta Oscar Citrus
How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and floral. Orange and grapefruit at the top, peony and freesia in the middle and musk and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2005
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Oscar Citrus 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
A closer look at Oscar de la Renta Oscar Citrus
Oscar de la Renta is the house behind Oscar Citrus.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Shiseido Zen and Nino Cerruti 1881.
Oscar Citrus for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
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. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Is Oscar Citrus long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Nino Cerruti 1881 lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by floral and fresh. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and floral smells and notes like peony and musk. Less obvious notes include nectarine, jasmine and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.91 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Oscar Citrus
Similar picks to try: Shiseido Zen (5 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio (6 shared notes), Gucci Envy Me (7 shared notes) and Nino Cerruti 1881 (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Oscar Citrus come out?
It came out in 2005.
Does Oscar Citrus project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.