Esprit D’oscar Oscar De La Renta

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2011
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Esprit d’Oscar by Oscar de la Renta is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Esprit d’Oscar was launched in 2011. Esprit d’Oscar was created by Frank Voelkl and Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Citron and Bergamot; middle notes are Iris, Violet, African Orange Flower, Tuberose and Jasmine; base notes are Heliotrope, Tonka Bean, Musk, Ambergris and Vetiver.

Composition Profile

powdery 100%
citrus 85%
white floral 70%
vanilla 60%
violet 50%
iris 40%
floral 35%
aromatic 30%
amber 25%
musky 20%

About the Perfumer

Ann Gottlieb

Ann Gottlieb

Ann Gottlieb is a highly influential American perfumer and fragrance consultant known for her work with major brands like Axe. Her style focuses on creating bold, accessible scents that appeal to a broad audience, often blending fresh, woody, and sweet accords. She played a key role in developing iconic Axe fragrances such as Axe Africa, Axe Apollo, and Axe Dark Temptation, helping define the brand's signature mass-market appeal.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Amalfi Lemon Amalfi Lemon
Citron Citron
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Iris Iris
Violet Violet
African Orange Flower African Orange Flower
Tuberose Tuberose
Jasmine Jasmine

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Heliotrope Heliotrope
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Musk Musk
Ambergris Ambergris
Vetiver Vetiver
Unique Character

Esprit D’oscar Oscar De La Renta by Oscar de la Renta offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Esprit D’oscar Oscar De La Renta embodies the distinctive style of Oscar de la Renta while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Esprit D’oscar Oscar De La Renta

Essence

To wear Esprit d’Oscar by Oscar de la Renta is to embrace a fragrance that is lush, floral, and unapologetically sensual-a scent that speaks of opulence without vulgarity, of passion tempered by elegance. The person who chooses this fragrance is not merely drawn to beauty; they embody it, seeking to infuse every facet of their existence with richness and meaning. They are, at their core, an incarnation of the Lover archetype, driven by the pursuit of connection, pleasure, and aesthetic harmony.

Shadow

Yet, like all archetypes, the Lover has their darker currents. Their pursuit of beauty can sometimes tip into vanity, their love of luxury into materialism. They may grow impatient with the mundane, dismissing what is plain or practical as unworthy of their time. At their worst, they can become hedonistic, indulging in pleasures to the point of self-destruction-whether through excessive spending, emotional dependency, or a refusal to engage with life’s harsher realities.

Their need for admiration can also make them overly sensitive to criticism, interpreting even well-meaning feedback as a personal affront. They may struggle with envy when others possess what they desire, or they may idealize relationships to the point of disillusionment when reality fails to match their romantic visions.

Conclusion

This is a person who moves through the world with an innate magnetism, their presence lingering like the trail of their perfume-warm, intoxicating, impossible to ignore. They are drawn to the finer things, not out of mere vanity, but because they believe life should be lived with intensity and grace. Their home is a sanctuary of textures: velvet drapes, silk cushions, fresh flowers always in bloom. Their wardrobe is curated with deliberate care-structured yet fluid, classic yet daring. They favor deep jewel tones and fabrics that catch the light, as if they understand that beauty is not passive but something to be actively cultivated.

Their philosophy is one of carpe diem, though not in the reckless sense. They do not chase fleeting thrills but rather seek to elevate the everyday into something extraordinary. A simple meal becomes a feast when shared with loved ones; a walk in the park turns into an occasion to admire the play of sunlight through leaves. They are deeply attuned to the sensory world, finding poetry in the scent of rain on pavement, the warmth of a lover’s skin, the taste of ripe fruit.