Volupté Oscar De La Renta by Oscar de la Renta

Volupté Oscar De La Renta

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 1992

At a glance

Is Volupté Oscar De La Renta worth trying?

Volupté by Oscar de la Renta is a Floral Green fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
floral, yellow floral, powdery with Mimosa, Melon, Freesia
floral yellow floral powdery

The first impression

Volupté by Oscar de la Renta is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Volupté was launched in 1992. Volupté was created by Sophia Grojsman and Nicholas Calderone. Top notes are Mimosa, Melon, Freesia, Osmanthus, Mandarin Orange, Watermelon and Cyclamen; middle notes are Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, Carnation, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lotus and Peony; base notes are Sandalwood, Incense, Amber, Tuberose, Vanilla and Patchouli.

What shapes the scent

floral 100%
yellow floral 85%
powdery 70%
woody 60%
aquatic 50%
ozonic 40%
white floral 35%
fresh 30%
warm spicy 25%
vanilla 20%

The perfumer behind it

Nicholas Calderone

Nicholas Calderone

Nicholas Calderone is a perfumer known for his work with major fashion houses including Donna Karan, Estée Lauder, Liz Claiborne, and Oscar de la Renta. He created fragrances such as Cashmere Mist, Lauder, Liz Claiborne, and Volupté. His style often emphasizes elegant, timeless, and accessible scents.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Mimosa Mimosa
Melon Melon
Freesia Freesia
Osmanthus Osmanthus
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Watermelon Watermelon
Cyclamen Cyclamen

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Heliotrope Heliotrope
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Narcissus Narcissus
Carnation Carnation
Jasmine Jasmine
Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley
Lotus Lotus
Peony Peony

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Sandalwood Sandalwood
Incense Incense
Amber Amber
Tuberose Tuberose
Vanilla Vanilla
Patchouli Patchouli

The mood it creates

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Volupté Oscar De La Renta

Essence

The Lover revels in sensory pleasure, embracing life’s lushness without apology. Volupté is their manifesto-a cascade of mimosa, melon, and tuberose that drips with opulence. It’s unashamedly floral, yet grounded by sandalwood and vanilla, embodying passion tempered by depth.

Style & Aesthetic

They dress in bold strokes: silk dresses in sunset hues, statement earrings, a swipe of crimson lipstick. Their aesthetic is decadent but never garish, much like the perfume’s balance of fruity top notes and incense-kissed base.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in joy as rebellion, in touch as a language. The fragrance’s heliotrope and ylang-ylang heart mirrors their conviction that tenderness is strength.

Relationships

They love fiercely and openly, drawing people to their warmth. Partners are intoxicated by their generosity, while friends bask in their unwavering loyalty.

Lifestyle

Their home is a stage for pleasure-fresh flowers, shared meals, music that demands dancing. Even mundane moments are rituals: applying perfume, savoring dark chocolate, lingering in a bath scented with jasmine oil.

Shadow

Their hunger for beauty can tip into excess, leaving them chasing sensation over substance. The melon’s sweetness warns against mistaking indulgence for fulfillment.

Conclusion

Volupté is a bouquet thrown into a crowd, a scent for those who love without reserve. Like the Lover, it reminds us that life’s richest moments are those felt deeply.

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