Oscar
Oscar de la RentaEau de Toilette1977
Side by side
Oscar vs. Quartz
Is Oscar better than Quartz?
Oscar peaks in fall, while Quartz belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
JasmineSandalwoodPatchouliIrisVetiverCarnationBergamotRose
woodywhite floralwarm spicyaromaticpowdery
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 Quartz?
| Oscar | Quartz | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1977 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac | Raymond Chaillan |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Oscar and Quartz smell?
Oscar
Woody
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Tuberose
Quartz
Fruity
Woody
Earthy
White Floral
Green
Floral
Mossy
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oscar and Quartz share?
Top
Orange BlossomPeachGardeniaBasilCorianderBergamotGalbanum
BergamotGrapefruit zestLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
CyclamenJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrchidTuberoseLavenderRoseRosemary
HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationIrisLily of the ValleyRose
Base
CloveAmberMyrrhSandalwoodPatchouliOpoponaxVetiverCarnationMuskCoconut
OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverBlack Licorice
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaIrisOrchidCarnationTuberoseLavenderRose
HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationIrisLily of the ValleyRose
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotGrapefruit zestLemonMandarin Orange
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Oscar and Quartz work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oscar or Quartz?
| Oscar | Quartz | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oscar and Quartz?
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
Quartz presents its character directly. There's something mineral and clear about it that sets it apart from many fragrances. The citrus opening is quick and bright.Quartz
The hunt
Where to buy Oscar and Quartz
| Oscar | Quartz | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $38.95ecosmetics | — |
| 89ml | $28.69fragrancenet | — |
| ≈ 100 ml | $22.95fragranceshop · 3.3 oz | $62.04ecosmetics · 3.4 oz |
| 6.7 oz | $55.49ecosmetics | — |
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