The smell in short
The first thing you smell is freesia and gardenia. The heart brings lotus and tuberose. On the skin it settles into musk and plum. Overall it smells floral and white floral.
- Came out
- 1997
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
So De La Renta 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 So De La Renta EDT
So De La Renta EDT is made by Oscar De La Renta. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Best season for So De La Renta
The best time of year to wear it is summer and spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: summer, spring, fall and winter.
Will people notice So De La Renta?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lancôme Variety and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety spread further.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Lancôme Variety and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and plum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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.
More from Oscar de la Renta
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Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €30. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Lancôme Variety and Givenchy Amarige.
So De La Renta dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Lancôme Variety (6 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (5 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (5 shared notes) and Astrophil & Stella Shanghai 1930 unisex (5 shared notes).
More questions
Who would like So De La Renta?
People who enjoy floral and white floral smells.
When did So De La Renta come out?
It came out in 1997.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.