J’ai Osé by Guy Laroche
Women 1978
Description
J'ai Osé by Guy Laroche is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1978, the nose behind this composition is Max Gavarry. The top notes include aldehydes, coriander, peach, and citrus; the heart reveals sandalwood, patchouli, lily root, vetiver, cedar, rose, and jasmine; while the base notes settle on oakmoss, benzoin, amber, and musk.
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Key notes
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Top
aldehydes
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Heart
sandalwood
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Base
oakmoss
Community
2,040 votes
- Positive 88%
- Negative 11%
- Neutral 1.1%
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In the collection
Leading answer I owned it
5,140 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
2,040 votes
Season
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1,305 votes
Time of day
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836 votes
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Fragrance profile
About J’ai Osé
J’ai Osé by Guy Laroche is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1978, the nose behind this composition is Max Gavarry. The top notes include aldehydes, coriander, peach, and citrus; the heart reveals sandalwood, patchouli, lily root, vetiver, cedar, rose, and jasmine; while the base notes settle on oakmoss, benzoin, amber, and musk.
Green, herbal and fougère Fruits, vegetables and nuts Woods and mosses Flowers White flowers Resins and balsams Musk, amber and animalic
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
527 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
643 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
163 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
114 votes
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Marisolis
A late 70s gem. It opens with a strong coal tar that hits you hard, but once it dries, the oakmoss and aldehydes really shine through. Don’t buy it blindly; take your time with it.
Natalia Arenas
One of the best ever released. Perfect for an elegant, sexy woman; it clung to the skin like a second layer. Lasted all day and more, even on clothes. The French house no longer makes it, but it’s still available in the US, though with less longevity than when Guy Larroche created it.
zeljo
I love it… it’s decadent, rich, baroque, and complex. Totally unisex, though today it leans more masculine. Ideal with a leather jacket, sexy, almost erotic, super Parisian, and a true classic.
Yanarata
If there’s one word for this perfume, it’s ‘luxury’. Very intense and feminine, opening with coal tar, amber, smoke, and a touch of rose. It’s a shame I can’t find anything like that masterpiece anymore; what they sell now isn’t J’ai Ose. Perfect for a true lady, in her boudoir.
the churumbel
I remember it as so beautiful, strong, and elegant—one of the ones that are gone forever. It lasted all day, and on clothes it was incredible: you’d iron your blouse, and the scent would still be there.