Oscar Oscar de la Renta for women

A beautifully, well crafted, complex perfume. Every time I wear this it reminds me of what a well done perfume should smell like. This is floral and it is sweet, but not in the candy-type genre. The herbs and spices in this stop it being cloying and make it something special.

Initially I get the basil, coriander, peach and gardenia quite strongly, but these almost immediately start to blend and morph into a beautiful heady expensive soap smell - once again, do not think soap as in the "Clean" range, rather think of a beautiful hand-milled exclusive soap that you would be scared to use and keep it just to smell because it is so precious!

I don't get the lavender, but I do get warm wafts of ylang-yland and jasmin mixed with rosemary and sandalwood. The patchouli is fabulous in this, really gentle and it just rounds off the base and isn't sickly.

Think of an evening in the south of France, a woman in a white satin evening dress, skimming her curves, standing on a balcony overlooking the Cote d'Azur, heavy with summer blooms and the smell of the recently set sun. This is what OSCAR smells like. Sexy, womanly, heady, intoxicating. In a word: beautiful.

This is a nice Perfume but a bit strong and powdery.This should only be worn at night IMO.I've had a big bottle of this forever and its only half gone which indicates to me that I must not like it very much because I normally go through perfume that I like with ease :)This is a very classy scent though and considering that I feel more casual most of the time,thats probably why I don't use this scent a whole lot but this is perfect for a sofisticated woman that really wants to feel like a woman..Most of the time I just want to smell sweet and girly lol
I'm sure this is a real winner to a lot of women in the world though.You only have to use a little bit because if you over do it,you may bring on a headache.You'll get a lot of bang for your buck because this scent stays and stays and stays :)

It's one of my most loved perfumes, I never get enough of it, unlike other perfumes I own and I also like. I can't believe this masterpiece is so so old and still so contemporary!
It is quite strong but a lot lighter than many flowery scents I know of. For those who hate tuberose, it is bearly discernible, on me at least. The perfume is very well blended in a way that it is difficult to pick out most of its ingedients. Myrrh is easy to distinguish though, like most of the wood notes, I pick also lavender, basil and maybe a carnation note (is there one among the ingedients?). I agree that it resembles L' Air du Temps but only in its carachter.
I really can't imagine how one could go wrong with such a perfume...it's not for very young girls though, it's a rather more mature scent. I ADORE IT!

EDT review: This is a very classy oriental fragrance. Spray it lightly and it is elegant, too heavy and you might run the risk of smelling old lady. I really like this perfume (oriental fan here) I can smell the gardenia and tuberose but it isn't overwhelmingly sweet. It is just right. I can also smell the amber sandalwood blend and i think that makes it softer. At the end I can smell a vanilla like smell. It lasts 4-6 hours and I like it best for fall and winter wear but if applied lightly you could wear it in the spring and summer as an evening fragrance.

I could smell gardenia right away, so I gave myself a spritz on the wrists. After a bit, it started to veer from white floral to spicy floral. Still nice. Then after that it seemed spicy yet a little powdery. After an hour I got bored by the scent and had a slight headache. While I liked Oscar at first sniff, it is not something I would buy for myself.

I have worn this since it first came out. I love it, I adore it. I receive so many compliments when I wear it. Warm, powdery, vanilla, spice, floral. Just wonderful.

elegant, sweet and lovely. beautiful white flowers to my nose that lasts for hours. dries down to a soapy floral on me. i love it. just a touch is needed and you will smell gorgeous all day or evening.

Applied sparingly,this fragrance is awesome,too much could leave u smelling like the little old lady:-)

It resonates class and maturity,so would not apeal to everybody.The fact that it stood the test of time says it all........

To me Oscar is purely sexy, in an elegant, mysterious way. It's lingerie that's seductive, not sleazy. It's candles and wine, and moonlight on a warm summer night. This one turns the heads of men of all ages!

I tried this again today, after testing a bad bottle last month, and I had a much nicer experience. To me, it smells like a heavy white floral with the strange, almost 'beany' tobacco/leather note from Cabochard. Unfortunately I think the budget must be smaller nowadays, as the drydown had a touch of warm plastic to it. Imaginative and groundbreaking at the time, and could be great again with a little tweaking and a bit more cash spent on the formula. (As is true for most popular scents of the 70's-80's who have suffered in this manner).

My favorite scent and I've been wearing it since I was 14 years old. I would have to say that this has always been what I consider to be my signature fragrance. I LOVE the soft florals and hint of coconut. I always feel ultra feminine when I wear this.

Chic! LOVE IT!

This gigantic floral briliance debuted in 1977 with Star Wars. It commanded as much attention in its day as any movie blockbuster. It was bold, graceful and elegant, paying tribute to the past while forging ahead to the future. I loved the bottle wth its curves.

Tuberose can scare me, but its dome with such class here that you can only love it! Its parade of flowers to follow all reverently take a bow. Its rich, lavish and perfect as a bridal signature. Florals couldnt get any bigger than this...

This is for women? Wow!

Oscar (EDP version) opens with a wallop of bitter lemon and lavender, lightly spiced by basil, and nuanced with a touch of tuberose. The lavender is frigid, herbal, probably Spanish. The drydown rapidly brings forth the warmth and creaminess of opoponax and sandalwood. The base is a masculine take on cloves and ambergris, all haloed in a rugged aroma of rosemary and myrrh. This smells very expensive, very well-constructed, and surprisingly unisex. I don't know how the EDT dispenses with those morning-slap lemon and lavender top notes, but I can say that the perfume is stunning, thanks to those elements. A real winner from Oscar de la Renta.

Do NOT underestimate this classic... If you are tired of smelling like the crowd... want to create the air of classic sensuality... the statement of empowered femininity...with a slight edge... unique and unrepeatable... THIS is what you've been looking for... It IS difinitively Italian... Think Sophia Loren...

My aunty received this as a gift in around about 1982 and I used to go into her room and steal whiffs of it and dab it on my skin. There is no smell to compare with absolutely delicious, floral powdery fragrance. It's an instant pick-me-up and a wonderful scent for spring and summer. It remains my favourite signature (summer)perfume to this day (Opium being my signature winter fragrance). I asked my boyfriend recently to chose a fragrance for me to wear amongst all my beloved fragrances. He picked this one which bought a smile to my face. He was unaware that it is my favourite. We both love the way it makes me smell. Can't ask for more than that.

Very sexy fragrance. The remaining after notes are amazing. It was my signature fragrance for years...smells stronger and less mystical to me lately. Hmmm..wonder what that means..

I have worn Oscar since I was 11 years old and am now, well, a girl never tells, but that was late '70's. My family which WAS quite wealthy always knew what to buy me. One large bottle at my birthday and Christmas always brought a smile to my face. Anyway, this began my love for fragrance... Thank you Oscar de la Renta...

I have worn Oscar since I was 11 years old and am now, well, a girl never tells, but that was late '70's. My family which WAS quite wealthy always knew what to buy me. One large bottle at my birthday and Christmas always brought a smile to my face. Anyway, this began my love for fragrance... Thank you Oscar de la Renta...

I have worn Oscar since I was 11 years old and am now, well, a girl never tells, but that was late '70's. My family which WAS quite wealthy always knew what to buy me. One large bottle at my birthday and Christmas always brought a smile to my face. Anyway, this began my love for fragrance... Thank you Oscar de la Renta...

i don't know this perfume of old so i don't have any fond memories of it. i suspect if i did, i might look more kindly on it. it was so sharp at the start! and then i just got 'stickiness'. for my nose i guess that meant orchid, ylang ylang and sandalwood. and like all perfumes i don't like particularly, it lasted an absolute eternity on me! i've scrubbed 4 times now and i can still smell it *eugh. what was initially a mild dislike is now an intense disgust. gave it to my mum and she loved it. pity...i'll be able to smell it every time i see her now.

This is a gorgeous mixture of white flowers and subtle woody notes with a slightly powdery finish. I loved it twenty years ago and since then it's been a reliable fragrance that I've come back to many times over the yet it's never become one of my true favourites. Maybe that's because it's a bit too understated for my tastes and I tend to forget about it for long periods of time in between using it.

It's an 'old faithful' scent that I know I'll come back to again - it's suitable for all occasions (although not really a seductive evening perfume in my opinion) and has a real 'feel good factor' to it.

All I get from this is basil. In fact to me this shouts "Basil!" like Sybil Fawlty. Then it seem to mellow into someone a lot more refined, intelligent and sophisticated. However I don't find it very memorable, it's a bit subtle for me. And it's quite serious. It's an extremely well-groomed and expensive lawyer. Great for workwear.

This brings to my mind so much memories, of my beloved mother when I was a little girl and loved to watch my mom dress up, put make up on and press one or two pumps of this masterpiece.
Now that I´m 27 I thought: It is the right age for me to give it a try. Such a lovely scent, kind of soapy, extremely feminine,classic and elegant. The orchid seems to get along well with the ylang-ylang adding an exotic trace.
peach and coconut manage to sweeten up the fume just in the rigth ammount.
precious woods reflect glamour and serenity.
Is a must have; I wear it frequently.
Recently bought a decant of 100ml to my mom and we both started to bring back the nicest moments from the past ...
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Este trae a mi mente tantos recuerdos, de mi querida madre Cuando yo era una pequeña niña y me encantaba verla vertirse,maquillarse y rociarce una o dos veces con esta obra maestra.
Ahora que tengo 27 pensé: es la edad justa para poder probarla en mi. Que fragancia tan adorable; algo jabonosa, extremadamente femenina, clásica y elegante.
la orquídea parece llevarse bastante bien con el Ylang-Ylang; añadiendo una estela exótica.
El durazno y el coco se las arreglan para endulzar el perfume en la dosis adecuada.
Maderas preciosas que refejan Glamour y serenidad.
Es una exigencia el tenerlo; lo uso frecuentemente. Recientemente compré un decantador de 100 ml. para mi mamá y ambas comenzamos a traer de vuelta los mejores momentos del pasado...

After i totally fell in love with Red Satin and Gold edition, I purchased Oscar blindly without a shadow of doubt.
And i am very gald i did. At first, it is very sharp and has some dirty note, but after a little while it settles into the most sensual and elegant scent. I can see why many people reject it, they just don't give this precious fragrance a chance to develop and show its beauty. The more I try the old time classics, the more i get alienated from the latest heavily marketed concoctions in fancy bottles, that don't have much to offer other than flat scents with extremes in the lasting power: either suffocating with sweetness or going up in a puff of smoke within 1-2 hours.

This was my first perfume. I was about 6 years old and my family had just been to Spain (at least I think it was Spain) and at the airport, being bored with my parents and also being the kid that independently finds things to do, I picked up my little 1/16th size violin and started playing, in the middle of the airport. A lady from the perfume section of the tax free shop must have seen/heard me, thought I was cute and asked me to come play a little in their store, which I of course did. And as a little token of thanks, she gave me a half-full testerbottle of Oscar along with an almost full bottle of some other perfume that I don't remember, as well as a bunch of tester vials. Oscar is probably not a perfume that I would wear today, it is far too mature for me, and the top notes as I remember them are too sharp. But it will always instill a lovely feeling of accomplishment and represent the first step on a journey of scent.

I adore this perfume ... have worn it for years as my "special" occasion scent and it always makes me feel so sensual and feminine! It has good staying power too and when its been layered with the body lotion...oh to die for! This perfume holds a very special place in my heart!

I bought a vintage bottle on eBay. It smelled musty to me. The seller was kind enough to replace it with a new one. The new one still smelled musty and smoky when I sprayed it liberally on my arm. I thought, hmmm, is this how Oscar is supposed to smell? I waited a couple of hours and smelled my arm again. It had improved, but still too smoky, and now it was soapy as well. It was like a smoky soap. But oddly, after I rinsed my hands off with water and sniffed again, it transformed into a sweeter, softer, floral/herbal scent, with a pinch of spice. I could pick up some of the notes in the Perfume Pyramid above (carnation, orchid, lemon, rosemary, clove). The "watered down" version was alot more pleasant on my skin. Who knows why? I thought one Fragrantica reviewer's comparison to Dial bacterial soap was accurate, and funny. And yet, it's elegant! Though it's not completely similar, it reminded me of Chanel No. 5, but a bit more soapy (very soapy!). I'd be very curious to try a brand new bottle to see if the initial musty smell from mine was just a fluke. I'm also curious to try some of the newer versions of Oscar, like "Oscar Gold", "Latin Light", etc.

Yet again the first perfume of the designer is wicked, and the rest are just shadows of it.
opoponax should be a mandatory part of each and every perfume (that is just me?)

When a perfume is below the line of your eyes in a modern day perfume shop - free shop, it is because it is out dated and bought only by those who come straight to buy it. And below the line of your sight is exactly where you will find Oscar de la Renta. Once I tried it just for curiosity and well, its powdery and suitable for my grand mother's friends who used fur coats (furs that today are either outlawed, animal is extint or out of fashion), black glass glasses AND powder.

Despite there being a lot of reviews saying that this perfume is meant for more mature women; I received this absolutely gorgeous scent as a birthday gift from my parents on my 16th birthday, as it was my Mom's signature scent in her 20's. I still wear this scent religiously and I am 19 now, this scent has matured with my body chemistry and my tastes. This fragrance is such a classic, one spritz on my wrist and a small dab behind my ears and I am set for the whole day. This has wonderful staying power and if used correctly it is a subtle fragrance that is immediately known and complimented on constantly. I love how feminine and unique this is; so different from the fruit juice, sickly sweet candy and scrubbed clean slight musk perfumes now, I adore this perfume for those reasons precisely.
On my skin it takes up this beautifully warm scent with a slight hint of rose, it is not soapy at all, and it has never reminded me of soap in the least. This is a scent for women who are comfortable in their own skin, and assured in their femininity, it is a very comforting scent. My fiancee adores this fragrance, and I don't think I have ever happened upon I perfume I love quite as much as Oscar, it is beautifully womanly and perfect for daily wear. I sometimes switch to Belle D'Opium for special occasions or evenings out, it isn't the same smell as the vintage one that my Mom used to have a bottle of, but the newer version of the perfume is almost as lovely.
I would highly recommend Oscar, but I would also highly suggest you wear it directly on your skin to know how it mellows and lives with your own chemistry, as I know of a few people who loved this scent on me, but it didn't suit their chemistry at all. Fragrance is such a personal experience, and to truly know how a fragrance wears you have to actually wear it. I love Oscar, and I always will.

Not so oriental to me , as it is very fresh and faint , floral, powdery , and indeed a bit soapy , but nevermind , it's gorgeous , elegant , but not snotty . For the woman who is elegant, but remains genuine and natural.

I agree, this fragrance probably has the soapiest dry-down of any that I've smelled!

I can't review this thoroughly because I really can't stand it on my skin. But, I can say this: The dry down is almost exactly like old school, amber-colored Dial antibacterial soap. It's not bad, and I'm sure my father appreciates that this is my Mom's go-to scent. He's expressed, on more than one occasion, a belief that women should smell like a bar of soap. Whatever DAD...

It's too heady for me. Too strong. The spices and heavy flowers are just way more than I can process and it makes me nauseous. But, like I said, this is one of my mother's favorite perfumes, so I'll always have a soft spot for it when it wafts past me out in the world.

To me, nothing that smells this lovely can go out of style. It opens sharply and rather green. Almost immediately, it dries down to a lovely floral with a hint of Rosemary. It is placed in the correct category of Oriental Floral. Out of my collection, I believe Oscar is my favorite Oriental Floral. It smells elegant, has good sillage, and wonderful staying powder. I am so happy I read some of your wonderful reviews and found this fragrance. It is going to become a staple.

Yes its beautiful,very soft and caramellish.Yes its inoffensive,mild like a mothers warm embraces.
Its nicely blended,a true classic - pure quality.
But.
Thats how i felt about it in the eighties.
Now ,though im middleaged myself,it smells like my granny! Outdated!
its gonna be the first time ill say a scent smells old and out of style,coz i love some of the old stuff -shalimar ,je reviens,poison,all the old guerlains exetra exetra - but noooo - cant imagine smelling like this anymore!
Old ladys that dressed up...

I just received my brand new, never opened, vintage bottle of Oscar Esprit De Parfum. This was a later edition he put out back in 1987...my bottle even has 1987 engraved on the bottom of the bottle! This version is richer, more patchouli and sandalwood in the base notes. Also more tuberose in the opening, but never cloying because of the slight lemon note. I have loved this perfume for so many years now. My Aunt always wore it when I was younger, and I can't help but smile and reflect back on the good days.

I bought a mini for testing and this is my first reaction " WOW, WOW, WOW"!!!
I will keep testing it..

Oh how I love Oscar! I get a hevy smell of leather at first, then a strong carnation smell. Carnations are my favorite flower, so I am in heaven al day. I love how this fragrance has super long staying power, even at the end of the day. It changes every few hours. Very complex. I cannot believe I used to wear this 20 years ago, and went without it for so long. Once I sprayed it, I was hooked again. I found the big 3.3 ounce EDT for about 30 bucks and bought six. Dont let the EDT fool you.....it is strong. One or two sprays only.
I now refuse to wear anything but Oscar. I hope they never discontinue this, and I wish they would advertise it more. THIS is what a woman is supposed to smell like.....not like these candy and bubblegum scents out today.

This is a clasic perfume,elegant,I have edt and has a very good lasting power,I think is for a mature woman.I were this perfume in the evening,at special ocassions.

Oscar de la Renta reminds me of my mother. She used to wear this alot when I was a teen. She doesn't wear it so much anymore, but I remember it smelling so light & flowery/powdery. I remember when I was sick, and she would touch my forehead, her hands were cool and I could smell Oscar on her. It was a comforting smell. She was also very classy and elegant to me.

It's soft and flowery, with a light powdery scent. It has a medium sillage, because it does leave a light trail when I walk. It lasts all day. When layered with the lotion, I have to be cautious how much perfume I spritz so as to not over do it.

I think it smells the same on me as it did/does my mom. I feel elegant today. I love this scent! I need to get my mom wearing it again.

There is something heavy in Oscar that I do not care for at all. I have never determined what it was but it's also in Vanderbilt. Both of these fragrances came out in a stronger perfume time of 1977 and 1982 for Vanderbilt. It may have been popular to have a musk base to perfumes in those years because they sure caught on and sold well. It does have some good floral notes but it's too musky for me.

It is differing scent. Every will find from us in him something for himself,something special . Beautiful flowers or the non-typical powder finish. Oscar is very elegant , but pleasant on an everyday basis . I like him in summer. Then beautifully developed , as flowers in the garden , exactly so.
Let us remember to try recent scents, which did not stand warmed lamp.
I have EDT :)is super.
For me is not similar to Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps.

For me this fragrance is sure to become a fall staple. I tested it and the closest weather pattern I can equate the recent weather with is fall. A crisp early fall in new england. A dark rich slightly sweet scent with the barest hint of florals on my body, it captivated me. The sillage was great, and the lasting power an amazing eleven hours.

You can be sure that when my mini runs out I will invest in a full bottle. I will be looking for the bigest one I can find to. I will probly even stock up on different sizes.

I love this one so much, that I could eat it!!

I got this because I did sales promotions for it and back then sometimes you would just get paid in product, which was fine with me. Really classy, wonderful thing. A signature of that time, for sure.

The wisp of musk woods and resins Transport you to the darkly lit smokefilled room filled with smoky quartzed mirrors Disco music flowing
in sync with the bright lights. Mingling
with the rich and famous. Circa 1977
if you want something with Nostalgia
you'll love this perfume the ultimate
70's Perfume.

I have always loved this fragrance, to me it is very classy, sophisticated, soft and simply romantic. I love the musky, powdery & sweet aromas, it reminds me of a little of Cristalle by Chanel but with more depth - a lovely soft floral -- I actually prefer this one more.

I can smell the orchid & patchouli, peach and lavender and there is a powdery feel to it. A romantic, soft and sexy fragrance to me, and yet I have worn it to the office. I love it. It is a very soft and feminine, I will always love it, it reminds me of my wedding.

To me, this is just such a classic woman's fragrance...one for the books. So distinctly itself. My friend Maria used to wear this in Jr. High. She would use her mother's and I have never again smelled anything quite like what this smelled like on her, which was deep, sensual, and fresh, all at the same time. I don't think it blended in that way on my skin and so I never stuck with it for too long. I think it is extremely feminine and sexy, though. I may just give this a try now that I'm 40!! ;)

I seem to like this fragrance a lot)
it appears quite soapy on me, but in a good way, not heavy, very romantic. Contrary to some reviews, it is not powdery on me at all; very lady-like, but not "old lady" in my opinion, it's more of a classic perfume. And yes, it also reminds me of Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps))
If you have an opportunity, go for pure parfum.

I expected Oscar to be quite rich and heady however this fragrance is refreshing and somewhat soapy.

I can't say whether I like it or not, its complexity and overwhelming freshness has me a little confused.

I think it may be the blend of white florals (which I adore), mixed in with the herbaceous notes of coriander, basil, rosemary, lavendar and patchouli that appears to be shocking to my nose. However, don't get me wrong, this is a pleasant scent, just something that I'm not particularly used to.

After the rather green and strong opening, Oscar develops into something quite powdery and soft, which is certainly appealing. I can now see why Oscar is hailed as a classic.

I must make it known that this fragrance has amazing lasting strength, and I mean amazing. I could smell this on me even after a shower at the end of the day when I had first applied it in the morning.

Despite the fact that this fragrance isn't my cup of tea, I certainly recommend this scent. Very lady-like in my opinion.

I don`t know if Oscar is playing tricks on me or I had an olfactory hallucination, but I had to pinch myself to make sure I did not use Mitsouko by mistake instead of Oscar! Dried peaches, patchouli...deja vu, definitely! Oscar is slightly more sweet, like a GLAZED dried peach, and may be more wearable for general public. In my opinion, it is a very nice fruity chypre.

A very classy perfume I must say. Oscar is a powdery, slightly spicy, oriental floral. My Aunt Doris has worn this since it was released back in 1977, and it reminds me of her everytime I smell it. Oscar is instantly recognizable, and even after all these years, maintains a timeless appeal. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a soft fragrance that does not overpower.

.......reminds me of my mother so much that I bought it when I was homesick in Cape Town. It's avery mature scent and I agree 100% with elgab89's comparison with Chanel Nos 5 and Nina. It's for women who are very sure of themselves!

I first bought this one on my summer-vacation to Italy ! And I sooo very much fell deeply in love. But no, suprise, it wasn't just a "summer-crush". This became my signature fragrance! And still is even though years has passed by. It is a very wearable fragrance, excellent for daytime and warm weather, exquisite for evening. Soft, subtle, sweet, powdery and very very sophisticated. PERFECT!

There are so many notes, and all I can smell is patchouli, with a hint of sweetness and carnation. Unbearable, for me.

Beautiful fragrance.Very soft and elegant.Classic.Makes you feel very feminine.

This scent is one of the favorite of my mom, it was very popular during her time, '77 thus it became one of her favorite perfumes. The scent is quite strong not recommended for teens or women with early 20's

I have a brand new gift set with edt 30 ml, body lotion, shower gel and a minuture 4ml for a swap. If you are interested please pm me :) My mom got it as a gift and she will not use it.

No lie but I wore this for about 20yrs! It was my scent, partly because my name is Renata and well Oscar de la Renata, I felt akin to it. I know it sounds silly.

Anyway, this I agree is classic, refined and romantic, not to be overdone as it is deceptively strong. Its very well constructed and consistent in the way it develops. To me it has a floral, kinda fizzy opening, midway lots of ylang ylang and rose but the best part was the base, smooth, creamy and quite sexy in an understated way. Smells even better with the body cream. Utterly beautiful.

It is a sweet, elegant floral bouquet aroma and can be overwhelming if you use too much. I'm not sure why it is considered an Oriental Floral as I detect very few spicy notes from it. I detect is only a small amount of sandalwood and a tiny bit of cloves and amber. However, the middle notes are glorious! It has a perfect equation of tuberose, orchid, jasmine, lavender and ylang ylang. It is an ideal scent for entertaining friends or wearing as a new bride. This is most definitely Royalty amongst all perfumes and well deserving of the the FiFi award!

Delectable. This was my wedding perfume all full of osmanthus, orange blossoms and tuberose. It is a beautiful romantic fragrance and the spices are reined in nicely to give center stage to the summery florals and rich woods.

The newer bottles may have been tweaked, but then I recall the heavenly almost mystical parfum.

The first time I smelled it, I was hooked. It was worn that day by a somewhat older professional lady librarian who had previously had a staid reputation. It changed my opinion of her, for sure...revealed a romantic disposition.

at the first spray,it's very classic,sharp,floral and sweet.smells somehow creamy and I really get the coconut note which is the base part of this perfume.
actually I'm not into classics,but I think this one is a good choice.it's not very heavy and old fashioned.wearable even for youngs for special occasions or just a romantic date.
what I like about it is that it becomes very sweet as it remains on skin and the sharp floral scents fade away.

This powdery floral scent does not work for me either. I do think it could be worn on the right person and be very calm and relaxing. It smells very classic and can see why women would like this, but not for me..

Because of it's pulverous nature this fragrance does not wear well with me. Also,the clove-like scent from the carnation hits me to hard and lingers on forever. I did wear it occasionally in the 70's but it was not a favorite of mine.

Its very powdery and notable. Very suitable to evening, but not in a luxurious dress... because this fragrance is more appropriate with a humble elegance -in my opinion-
In a bad way, could be excessive and overwhelming.
Its a romantic fragrance for delicates women.

This is an interesting fragrance. It's very floral and has a lot of depth to it. I also smell something powdery and spicy in it. I would definitely think of this as an evening fragrance. Although this isn't my usual taste, it smells pretty nice.

It is very powdery, a little soapy, and it somehow reminds me of Chanel 5 and also Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps. Not a sexy scent although quite pleasant, a good girl perfume, for somebody very sensitive and romantic. I have got it as a present and I gave it to my mom(it does suite her better). The carnation in it is quite noticeable and lasts through all the stages of scent development. This perfume has a great longevity. I would not purchase it for myself, however I know a lot of ladies that would wear this beautifully.