Oscar
Oscar de la RentaEau de Toilette1977
Side by side
Oscar vs. Vanderbilt
Is Oscar better than Vanderbilt?
Oscar peaks in fall, while Vanderbilt belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Orange BlossomJasmineMyrrhSandalwoodYlang-YlangOpoponaxVetiverCarnationTuberoseLavender
woodywhite floralwarm spicysweetpowderytuberose
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 Vanderbilt?
| Oscar | Vanderbilt | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1977 | 1982 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac | Sophia Grojsman |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Oscar and Vanderbilt smell?
Oscar
Woody
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Tuberose
Vanderbilt
Sweet
White Floral
Woody
Powdery
Floral
Warm Spicy
Aldehydic
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oscar and Vanderbilt share?
Top
Orange BlossomPeachGardeniaBasilCorianderBergamotGalbanum
AldehydesBergamotGreen NotesPineappleOrange BlossomLavender
Heart
CyclamenJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrchidTuberoseLavenderRoseRosemary
RoseTuberoseCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmine
Base
CloveAmberMyrrhSandalwoodPatchouliOpoponaxVetiverCarnationMuskCoconut
VanillaSandalwoodMuskMyrrhCivetCinnamonOpoponaxVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaIrisOrchidCarnationTuberoseLavenderRose
RoseTuberoseCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineOrange BlossomLavender
Fruity Notes
PeachCoconut
Pineapple
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green NotesVetiver
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
VanillaMyrrh
Spicy Notes
CloveCoriander
Cinnamon
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Oscar and Vanderbilt work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oscar or Vanderbilt?
| Oscar | Vanderbilt | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oscar and 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
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
The hunt
Where to buy Oscar and Vanderbilt
| Oscar | Vanderbilt | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $38.95ecosmetics | — |
| 89ml | $28.69fragrancenet | — |
| ≈ 100 ml | $22.95fragranceshop · 3.3 oz | $10.45ecosmetics · 3.4 oz |
| 6.7 oz | $55.49ecosmetics | — |
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