Senso
Emanuel UngaroEau de Parfum1987
Side by side
Senso vs. Oscar
Is Senso better than Oscar?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
TuberoseOpoponaxYlang-YlangPeachCarnationAmberBergamotJasmineCorianderRose
amberwhite floralsweetwarm spicywoodypowdery
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The essentials
What's different between Senso and Oscar?
| Senso | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1987 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge | Jean-Louis Sieuzac |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Senso and Oscar smell?
Senso
Amber
White Floral
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Woody
Citrus
Powdery
Floral
Oscar
Woody
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Tuberose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Senso and Oscar share?
Top
PlumPeachGrapefruitBergamotCorianderMandarin Orange
Orange BlossomPeachGardeniaBasilCorianderBergamotGalbanum
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomOrchid
CyclamenJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrchidTuberoseLavenderRoseRosemary
Base
OpoponaxBenzoinAmberCinnamonMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanCedarVanillaPatchouli
CloveAmberMyrrhSandalwoodPatchouliOpoponaxVetiverCarnationMuskCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomOrchid
CyclamenOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaIrisOrchidCarnationTuberoseLavenderRose
Fruity Notes
PlumPeach
PeachCoconut
Oriental Notes
BenzoinTonka BeanVanilla
Myrrh
Spicy Notes
CinnamonCoriander
CloveCoriander
Citric Notes
GrapefruitBergamot
Bergamot
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
Sandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Senso and Oscar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Senso or Oscar?
| Senso | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Senso and Oscar?
Senso leans into its own conviction. Tuberose can overwhelm, plum can cloy, amber can suffocate, but here they balance like old friends who know when to push and when to step back. That's the trick.Senso
If you love vintage fragrances, Oscar will feel like finding a dress in your grandmother's closet that fits perfectly. It's a classic floral with an herbal backbone.Oscar
The hunt
Where to buy Senso and Oscar
| Senso | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $38.95ecosmetics |
| 89ml | — | $28.69fragrancenet |
| 3.3 oz | — | $22.95fragranceshop |
| 6.7 oz | — | $55.49ecosmetics |
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