Oscar de la Renta · 2016
Gentleman
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
sparkling grapefruit and tea over green rosemary
Scent Notes
Fresh
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About This Perfume
Gentleman by Oscar de la Renta is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Gentleman was launched in 2016. Top notes are Champagne, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Bergamot; middle notes are Oolong tea, Rosemary and Geranium; base notes are Vetiver, Leatherwood, Labdanum and Amber. The new fragrance from the fashion house of Oscar de la Renta, Oscar de la Renta Gentleman, comes out in September 2016, dedicated to the late designer. The design and concept is inspired by the game of dominos, his favorite pastime game, while the name is derived from his nickname "Gentleman of fashion". It is advertised with the tagline “Life well played.” The fragrance is said to be Bold, invigorating, smooth and captivating. The woody - fougere composition begins with a chilled bergamot, sparkling grapefruit, cardamom and champagne accord. A blend of Egyptian geranium and rosemary, together with black oolong tea, leads to the base of intense amber, labdanum, vetiver and leatherwood. The fragrance is available as a 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Oscar de la Renta is an American designer heritage house, founded 1965, with a feminine, floral-and-powdery fragrance identity. Families lean fresh (12), floral (5) and gourmand (6). Prices sit in the accessible designer band, about $24 to $120, most core pieces near $70. Top accords are floral, sweet, citrus, powdery and fruity. Standout live picks: Oscar Bamboo (lime and bamboo leaves with soft floral musk, $60), Ruby Velvet (soft florals wrapped in sweet fruity glow, bergamot, orange and red currant, $36.39), Esprit d'Oscar (powdery lemon blossoms with soft musky warmth, Amalfi lemon and iris, $31), Oscar for Men (fresh citrus with smoky fir resin, $31), Alibi Eau Sensuelle (sweet powdered florals, amber-musk warmth, bergamot, white tea and osmanthus, $100.35).
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