Oscar
Oscar de la RentaEau de Toilette1977
Side by side
Oscar vs. Obsession
Is Oscar better than Obsession?
Obsession projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberOrange BlossomJasminePeachSandalwoodBasilVetiverCorianderBergamotMusk
woodywarm spicyaromaticambersweetpowderyfresh spicybalsamic
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 Oscar and Obsession?
| Oscar | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1977 | 1985 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac | Jean Guichard |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Oscar and Obsession smell?
Oscar
Woody
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Tuberose
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oscar and Obsession share?
Top
Orange BlossomPeachGardeniaBasilCorianderBergamotGalbanum
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Heart
CyclamenJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrchidTuberoseLavenderRoseRosemary
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
Base
CloveAmberMyrrhSandalwoodPatchouliOpoponaxVetiverCarnationMuskCoconut
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaIrisOrchidCarnationTuberoseLavenderRose
JasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroli
Spicy Notes
CloveCoriander
Exotic spicesCorianderSpicy Notes
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLemon
Fruity Notes
PeachCoconut
Peach
Herbaceous Notes
BasilRosemary
Basil
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
CedarSandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Vanilla
Resinous Notes
Galbanum
Frankincense
Where they fit
When and where do Oscar and Obsession work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oscar or Obsession?
| Oscar | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oscar and Obsession?
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
Obsession doesn't invite you in, it consumes. That vanilla-civet combination is either the whole point or a dealbreaker, and the above-average longevity means whatever you decide.Obsession
The hunt
Where to buy Oscar and Obsession
| Oscar | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $38.95ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | — | $18.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | — | $55.00ecosmetics |
| 6.7 oz | $55.49ecosmetics | $130.00ecosmetics |
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