Oscar
Oscar de la RentaEau de Toilette1977
Side by side
Oscar vs. Shalimar
Is Oscar better than Shalimar?
Shalimar wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
JasmineIrisBergamotRose
woodywarm spicyamberpowderybalsamic
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 Shalimar?
| Oscar | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1977 | 1925 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Oscar and Shalimar smell?
Oscar
Woody
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Tuberose
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oscar and Shalimar share?
Top
Orange BlossomPeachGardeniaBasilCorianderBergamotGalbanum
BergamotBlossoms
Heart
CyclamenJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrchidTuberoseLavenderRoseRosemary
IrisJasmineRose
Base
CloveAmberMyrrhSandalwoodPatchouliOpoponaxVetiverCarnationMuskCoconut
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaIrisOrchidCarnationTuberoseLavenderRose
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
VanillaTonka bean
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Oscar and Shalimar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oscar or Shalimar?
| Oscar | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oscar and Shalimar?
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
Shalimar is aldehydic history bottled, but it remains surprisingly Intimate on skin. The opening feels bright, the heart powdery and romantic, and the drydown is just plain cuddly.Shalimar
The hunt
Where to buy Oscar and Shalimar
| Oscar | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $38.95ecosmetics | $110.00ecosmetics |
| 89ml | $28.69fragrancenet | — |
| 3.3 oz | $22.95fragranceshop | — |
| 6.7 oz | $55.49ecosmetics | — |
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