Oscar Citrus by Oscar de la Renta bottle
Oscar de la Renta

Oscar Citrus

3.8/5 · 54 votes Feminine 2005
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity2.7/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day100
Night5
Summer70
Spring45
Fall20
Winter10
Our take

The first spray brings orange and grapefruit forward with a bright, sunny kick that wakes up the skin. Nectarine softens the edges so the opening feels like juice rather than zest. Peony and freesia follow without much delay, carrying the citrus into a floral space that stays light on the wrist. Jasmine adds a creamy white touch that keeps the heart from feeling thin. The scent sits near the body and asks for a shirt sleeve or a breeze to move it along. Musk and sandalwood give the drydown a gentle warmth that holds the flowers in place for a reasonable stretch before the woods take the lead.

Cedar brings a dry, pencil-shaving clarity that stops the sweetness from running away. The powdery accord sits in the background and makes the whole composition feel polished rather than playful. It suits someone who wants a citrus that behaves in an office or a garden party without shouting across the room. The fresh spicy note adds a tiny prick of energy that keeps the floral side from going sleepy. Wear it when the air is warm and the light is clear, with a dress or a linen shirt and nowhere urgent to be.

This is not a fragrance for dark evenings or heavy knits. It skips the drama and offers a clean, familiar path through the day. The cedar and musk linger just enough to remind you that the flowers were there, leaving a faint woody trace on the fabric

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