The smell in short
The first thing you smell is pepper and fir resin. The heart brings nutmeg and cloves. On the skin it settles into balsam fir and incense. Overall it smells fresh spicy and warm spicy.
- Came out
- 1999
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Oscar for Men 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 for Men EDC in detail
Oscar de la Renta is the house behind Oscar for Men EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Its style
The strongest accord is fresh spicy (100%), followed by warm spicy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh spicy and warm spicy smells and notes like nutmeg and balsam fir. Less obvious notes include bergamot, violet leaf and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.07 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Gisada Ambassador Intense and Dior Fahrenheit.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
Other Oscar de la Renta perfumes
This house has 23 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Bella Rosa, Lavender and Blue Orchid.
Will people notice Oscar for Men?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Gisada Ambassador Intense and Dior Fahrenheit spread further.
Oscar for Men through the year
It is at its best in winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
If you like Oscar for Men, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Gisada Ambassador Intense (10 shared notes), Jaguar (10 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (9 shared notes) and The Spirit of Dubai Durra unisex (15 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jaguar starts from €21.
Quick answers
When did Oscar for Men come out?
It came out in 1999.
How long does Oscar for Men last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.