Vanderbilt
Gloria VanderbiltEau de Parfum1982
Side by side
Vanderbilt vs. Oscar
Is Vanderbilt better than Oscar?
Vanderbilt peaks in winter, while Oscar belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
RoseTuberoseSandalwoodBergamotCarnationMuskMyrrhYlang-YlangJasmineOrange Blossom
sweetwhite floralwoodypowderywarm spicytuberose
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Vanderbilt and Oscar?
| Vanderbilt | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1982 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Sophia Grojsman | Jean-Louis Sieuzac |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Vanderbilt and Oscar smell?
Vanderbilt
Sweet
White Floral
Woody
Powdery
Floral
Warm Spicy
Aldehydic
Vanilla
Oscar
Woody
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Tuberose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Vanderbilt and Oscar share?
Top
AldehydesBergamotGreen NotesPineappleOrange BlossomLavender
Orange BlossomPeachGardeniaBasilCorianderBergamotGalbanum
Heart
RoseTuberoseCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmine
CyclamenJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrchidTuberoseLavenderRoseRosemary
Base
VanillaSandalwoodMuskMyrrhCivetCinnamonOpoponaxVetiver
CloveAmberMyrrhSandalwoodPatchouliOpoponaxVetiverCarnationMuskCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseTuberoseCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineOrange BlossomLavender
CyclamenOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaIrisOrchidCarnationTuberoseLavenderRose
Fruity Notes
Pineapple
PeachCoconut
Green Notes
Green NotesVetiver
Vetiver
Oriental Notes
VanillaMyrrh
Myrrh
Spicy Notes
Cinnamon
CloveCoriander
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Vanderbilt and Oscar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Vanderbilt or Oscar?
| Vanderbilt | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Vanderbilt and Oscar?
This is the fragrance your mother wore when she meant business. The aldehydes hit different if you grew up with them, and if you didn't, give it twenty minutes.Vanderbilt
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 Vanderbilt and Oscar
| Vanderbilt | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $38.95ecosmetics |
| 89ml | — | $28.69fragrancenet |
| ≈ 100 ml | $10.45ecosmetics · 3.4 oz | $22.95fragranceshop · 3.3 oz |
| 6.7 oz | — | $55.49ecosmetics |
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