Vendor: Oscar de la Renta
Oscar Velvet
sweet pear and berry floral, soft powdery warmth
$16.99
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Oscar de la Renta · 2016
Oscar Velvet
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
sweet pear and berry floral, soft powdery warmth
Scent Notes
Floral
Heart
Base
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Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Oscar Velvet by Oscar de la Renta is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Oscar Velvet was launched in 2016. Top notes are Dewberry, Black Currant, Pear, Plum Blossom, Litchi and Lotus; middle notes are Datura, Orange Blossom, Magnolia, Arum Lily and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli, Black Orchid, Tonka Bean, White Amber and Iris. Oscar Velvet comes out in mid-2016 as a new variation on the theme of the iconic original scent from 1977 Oscar by the fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, after the latest flankers such as Oscar Flor from 2015 and Oscar Velvet Noir from 2016. The fragrance is inspired by the opulent fabric and designers’ burgundy red evening dresses. The ultra - feminine limited edition offers a rich and sophisticated composition. The top notes mix fruity and floral aromas such as black currant, dewberry, lychee, red lotus, pear and plum blossom. The heart develops with white flowers of jasmine, magnolia, calla lilies and orange flowers, with purple datura. White amber, black orchid, blue iris, tonka bean, vanilla and patchouli envelop the perfume’s base. fragrance is available as a 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans feminine
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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