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Perfume Intelligence
- The Encyclopaedia of Perfume Where you are: Perfume Houses Vol. D: Parfums d'Avray
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Where you are: Volume D : de la Renta, Oscar |
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Born in the Dominican Republic, went to art school in Spain; became fashion designer to the movie stars. Acquired by Sanofi Beauty Products, now part of Parfum Stern | |||||
| Oscar de la Renta | Oscar de la Renta | 1977 |
Created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac of Roure, a refined mix of florals and exotic elements; a floral-oriental esprit de parfum with notes of orange flower, basil, coriander and cabbage rose, tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and broom cascarilla Myrrh, vanilla, cloves, patchouli, sandalwood, lavender and castoreum. Presented in a flacon designed by Serge Mansau; In 1999 re-merchandised as ‘Oscar’ | |||
| Oscar de la Renta | Oscar de la Renta | 1977 |
As above but as an edt | |||
| Oscar de la Renta for Men | Oscar de la Renta | 1980 |
In association with Parfums Stern; alternative branding but same as below | |||
| Oscar de la Renta pour Lui | Oscar de la Renta | 1980 |
A crisp dry chypre edt with top notes of bergamot, sage, basil, mastic and thyme, heart notes of geranium, rosemary, ylang-ylang, clove and citrus on base notes of oak moss, sandalwood, patchouli, amber and vanilla. Presented in a black bottle with gold writing designed by Serge Mansau. | |||
| Oscar for Men | Oscar de la Renta | 1980 |
April: a woody chypre edt with notes of pepper, nutmeg, grapefruit, thyme, fir, carnation, fern, geranium, patchouli, cedar, oak moss and leather. Presented in a white oval bottle with a slivered cap designed by Serge Mansau; Re-launched in 2000. | |||
| Pour Lui | Oscar de la Renta | 1982 |
A woody fragrance | |||
| Ruffles | Oscar de la Renta | 1983 |
A fruity floral parfum | |||
| Eau Activée | Oscar de la Renta | 1990 |
A fresh floral fragrance with notes of magnolia blossom, aloe flower, hibiscus, passion fruit, vanilla and soft woods | |||
| Volupte | Oscar de la Renta | 1992 |
In association with Sanofi Beauté, created by International Fine Fragrances; a crisp fruity floral-oriental parfum with top notes of osmanthus, mimosa, freesia, marigold, mandarin and melon, heart notes of jasmine, carnation’ lily-of-the-valley, heliotrope and ylang-ylang on base notes of amber, orris, sandalwood, patchouli, musk and frankincense. Presented in a flacon designed by Pierre Dinand. The advertising was unmistakably sensual. | |||
| Volupte | Oscar de la Renta | 1992 |
As above but as an edt | |||
| So de la Renta | Oscar de la Renta | 1997 |
In association with Sanofi Beauté, created by Ilias Ermenidis of Firmenich; a bright fresh modern fruity-floral parfum with top notes of freesia, water melon, kiwi, clementine, cardamom and ‘wet’ gardenia, heart notes of peony, lotus, pimento, sampanguita and tuberose on base notes of precious woods, musk, prunella and spices. Presented in a highly tactile eight-faceted bottle bound at the neck with gold cord | |||
| So de la Renta | Oscar de la Renta | 1997 |
As above but as an edt | |||
| Oscar | Oscar de la Renta | 1999 |
The re-branded fragrance 'Oscar de la Renta' | |||
| Oscar pour Lui | Oscar de la Renta | 2000 |
A dry woods edt | |||
| Intrusion | Oscar de la Renta | 2002 |
17th of May: a fresh floral edp with top notes of bergamot, neroli and star anise; heart notes of lily, peony, gardenia and jasmine on base notes of patchouli leaves, vetiver, musk and amber. | |||
| Sun Beam | Oscar de le Renta | 2003 |
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| Intrusion Refreshing | Oscar de la Renta | 2004 |
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| Rosamor | Oscar de la Renta | |||||
| Oscar de la Renta Esprit de Parfum | Oscar de la Renta | |||||
| Oscar Tropical Body Mist | Oscar de la Renta | An alcohol free perfumed body spray | ||||
| Signature | Oscar de la Renta | An edt | ||||
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