Esprit d’Oscar

17 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• Boy.Capel

  January 10, 2013

  

  98% similar to L’Heure Bleue by Guerlain, though with more citrus, more affordable, and easier to find.

• SeleneHdez

  April 9, 2014

  

  It works for me, but I feel it’s not the right time; it reminds me of someone older.

• CokeChile

  September 15, 2015

  

  A delicate yet long-lasting fragrance with strong classic potential, though perfectly wearable. I tend to get obsessed with scents; when I spot one, I study it and read about it, and this was no different. I saw it at a perfumery, and when I read it could resemble L’Heure Bleu (which I was reviewing at the time), my interest tripled. I bought it blindly. It has an air of the original Oscar but with much milder florals and a layer of violet, iris, and lilac powder that brings it very close to L’Heure’s accord. To give you an idea, it smells slightly vintage and dusty, yet sweet, warm, and fresh all at once; it’s classic in the sense of L’Air du Temps (which it also reminds me of in some ways) or even the original Dior Homme formula, which had a lot more powder. It’s essentially Oscar at the start, then iris, violet, lilac, and tonka at the end (L’Heure Bleu). I consider it, much like Chanel’s Eau Premiere, an excellent reinterpretation of an icon like Oscar; it possesses its spirit but is different, perfectly wearable for new generations, and gratifyingly distinct… I wore it for a full week, and on my skin, it smelled great. Six hours of longevity and very potent sillage for the first two hours.

• CokeChile

  September 28, 2015

  

  A delicate yet long-lasting fragrance with a very powerful classic vibe, yet totally wearable. I’m obsessed with perfumes; when I spot one, I study everything about it; this was no exception. I saw it in a store and, after reading it could smell like L’Heure Bleue (which I was reviewing at the time), my interest tripled. I bought it blind. It has the air of the original Oscar but with much lower florals and a layer of violet, iris, and lilac powder that brings it very close to L’Heure’s notes. To give you an idea, it smells slightly old and dusty, yet sweet, warm, and fresh all at once; it’s classic in the sense of L’Air du Temps (which it also reminds me of at certain points in its evolution) or even Dior Homme (the original formula, which had much more powder). Essentially, it smells like Oscar at first, then iris, violet, lilac, and tonka at the end (like L’Heure Bleue). I consider that, like Chanel’s Eau Premiere, it’s an excellent reinterpretation of an icon like Oscar: it has its spirit but is different, perfectly usable for new generations, and gratifyingly distinct… I wore it for a full week and it smelled great on my skin. Lasts about 6 hours with very strong sillage for the first two.

• Atalcadita

  January 1, 2020

  

  I bought this fragrance based on reviews, expecting a powdery or dusty aroma, but no, there’s barely any powder. It’s more soapy, a very clean and fresh scent; I don’t see the classic or vintage vibe. It’s a soap similar to Nina Ricci’s L’Air du Temps but without the carnation or church candle scent that perfume had. It’s more wearable, and the only powdery note I detect is a bit of heliotrope, which gives it a slightly melancholic touch. Anyone who likes Jennifer Lopez’s Glow will probably love this.

• Anfítrite

  October 20, 2022

  

  This was one of the first fragrances I bought, a few years ago. I tested several at a ‘Superdrug’ counter; it completely captivated me, and I chose it without testing it on my skin since I didn’t know how important that was yet. It didn’t matter because it still enchanted me once I wore it. It’s all about the heliotrope. I see it as a magical, fairy-tale flower. Heliotrope, violets, lemons, bergamot, iris, jasmine, orange blossom, neroli… this fragrance is beautiful. It has a unique way of being neither classic nor modern, neither calm nor lively. The citrus notes take center stage at first. It’s also powdery, like a fine makeup powder applied with a beautiful puff in the most chic woman’s vanity, from a strange era where delicacy and precision were in style. Its delicate flowers shine surrounded by strong citrus sparks. I think it’s a romantic-retro yet modern, elegant, and dynamic fragrance. For some reason, I have almost a full bottle left. I feel it’s too ‘perfume-y’ for casual situations, which are now the majority for me. When I have special occasions, I choose something more oriental or white-floral. Anyway, maybe I just don’t see myself wearing it comfortably. It’s like having a beautiful dress and never finding the moment to wear it. That’s how I feel about this fragrance. It’s heartbreaking to see it languish unused, but when I put it on, like today, I think it’s a marvel and I’d regret letting it go. The bottle is very pretty, perfectly matching its vibe: heavy glass and a flower-shaped cap with an engraved metal neck. The box is matte, with a raised flower and a rough texture, elegant off-white with dark gray trim and the name in Persian pink, matching the lining. Good longevity, projection I’m not sure about, but enough for a good while. I can’t compare it to similar scents because I haven’t tried them, except for Vanderbilt, which I do own and is from the same family, but they’re totally different.

• Anfítrite

  October 21, 2022

  

  One of the first I bought when I had very few; it was about 4 or 5 years ago. I tested several dry in a “Superdrug” store; it completely captivated me and I chose it without testing it on skin, as I didn’t yet know that was important. It didn’t matter, though, because it still captivated me once I wore it. It’s heliotrope. I think it’s a magical, fairytale flower. Heliotrope, violets, lemons, bergamot, iris, jasmine, orange blossom, neroli… this fragrance is beautiful. It has a unique way of being neither classic nor modern; neither calm nor lively. The citrus notes are quite prominent at the beginning. It’s also powdery like the finest makeup powder, applied with a beautiful puff in the chicest woman’s dressing room; from a strange era where delicacy and refinement were in vogue. Its delicate flowers shine and twinkle surrounded by strong bursts of citrus. I think it’s a romantic-retro yet current fragrance, elegant and dynamic. For some reason, I have it almost full. I feel it’s too “perfume-y” for informal situations, which are now the majority for me. And when I have an occasion or event, I tend to choose others that are more oriental or white floral. Anyway, maybe I don’t see myself wearing it comfortably. It’s like having a beautiful dress and never finding the moment to wear it. That’s how I feel with this fragrance. It’s sad to see it languish in my collection without being used much, but when I put it on, like today, I think it’s a wonder and I’d regret letting it go. The bottle is also very beautiful. Very in line with what the fragrance conveys. Heavy glass and a nice flower-shaped cap with an engraved metal neck bearing the fragrance’s name. The box is matte, with a raised flower and a rough texture. Elegant off-white with dark gray trim and the fragrance’s name in Persian pink, matching the box’s lining. Good longevity, projection I’m not sure about, but enough to feel it for a while. I can’t compare it to the listed similar fragrances because I haven’t tried them, except Vanderbilt, which I do own and is indeed from the same family, like two girls from the same town who speak similarly, but are totally different.

• Paloma78

  January 10, 2023

  

  Can anyone tell me if the EDP is much different from the EDT? I can only find the EDT, and I really want to try this perfume.

• Kikafica

  July 1, 2023

  

  I bought it blind based on the notes and reviews, but it’s not my taste. It feels powdery, creamy, floral, very floral but muted; I don’t know how to describe it; all I know is that it just doesn’t work for me. It has very good longevity and projection, and the scent is very linear.

• Kikafica

  July 15, 2023

  

  I bought it blindly based on the notes and reviews, but it’s just not my taste. It feels powdery, creamy, floral, yet muted—I can’t quite put my finger on it. All I know is it just doesn’t work for me. It has great longevity and projection, and the scent is very linear.

• Mayalcat

  December 22, 2023

  

  I can’t stand it; it’s too bright, overly powdery, and heavy on the vanilla. Very cloying.

• Roxxa

  August 31, 2024

  

  It feels strange to me, very classic, like it’s from another era. As it dries down, it becomes more modern; the iris and heliotrope really stand out—that’s my favorite phase. The opening is almost identical to Chanel No. 5, then it leans closer to Guerlain’s Après L’Ondée. Smells like old, elegant makeup. Feels citrusy, like a sweet orange covered in powder; over time, the intensity fades into a more floral aroma, though it doesn’t evolve much. I don’t think it’s for everyone.

• Scentleasar

  August 1, 2025

  

  How adorable this little thing is.

• rredgarreal

  January 10, 2026

  

  Baby powder, diaper, citrus-floral, a nice touch of sweetness but not too much, powerful, definitely a fragrance a lady over 50 would have worn back in the 80s. The dry-down can remind you of vomit. 1/5.

• rredgarreal

  January 30, 2026

  

  Baby powder, diaper, citrus-floral, a nice touch of sweetness but not excessive. Powerful, definitely a fragrance a woman over 50 would have worn in the ’80s. The dry-down can remind you of vomit. 1/5.

• thurisazt

  February 16, 2026

  

  Definitely smells like talcum powder with a gorgeous blend of citrus and sweetness. It’s one of my favorites, even though I’m not usually a fan of citrus. The powdery note isn’t babyish; it’s more like an iris soap with a citrus twist—very elegant without being severe. A clean scent, a bit simple, but that sweet-citrus mix makes it special. The citrus touches in a powder base add a new ethereal layer. I haven’t worn it in a year, so this is from memory: Moderate sillage, moderate to low longevity (barely on skin, lasts hours on clothes). Scent: 8/10. I’d prefer less citrus, just a tiny hint instead of a strong dose.

• thurisazt

  February 28, 2026

  

  Definitely a powdery perfume with a beautiful mix of citrus and sweetness. The truth is, it’s one of my favorites despite not being a fan of citrus. Its powdery scent isn’t so baby-like, but more like a slightly citrusy iris soap, quite elegant without being old-fashioned. A clean scent and a little, but only a little, simple; however, at the same time, it has something in its sweet and citrus mix that makes it special. I must admit that citrus touches in powdery perfumes add a new ethereal level. I haven’t been able to have it within reach for a year, so my review is based on what I remember of it. Sillage: moderate. Longevity: moderate to low (it lasted very little on my skin but a few hours on clothes). Scent: 8/10; if it were less citrusy and more of a hint rather than a note, I’d like it more.