Gentleman

Interesting! I blind bought this one at an outlet store for very cheap as it's been screaming at me every time I'm there. Does nobody buy it because it's bad? Bottle is tacky? I wasn't sure. I wasn't even sure of de la Renta's reputation in the community. I was destined to find out. So, a supreme impulse blind buy. Expectations being extremely low, I was pleasantly surprised with this one. The opening, to my nose (despite having almost no similarities in the note breakdowns), is about 90% similar to Bond No. 9's "Marriage Equality". It's missing the plum note for sure but whatever is used for the "champagne" accord must give it the same aura as the Bond. I like it. Just like the Bond (which I don't perceive as unisex) it has a very unique masculine fruity and spicy aroma. Although not listed, somewhat musky as well. Cardamom is a major player here. Nothing in this screams synthetic to me, quite the opposite. The drydown is quite different from the Bond, though. This goes to a more fruity, soapy vibe (I can see the perception of a medicinal smell but not in a bad way). The vetiver gives it a bit of a green tinge but only moderately noticeable. Fairly linear throughout. You definitely never lose the cardamom, which I like. However, I was expecting maybe more of an ambery base which would have really nailed this one for me. Fantastic scent overall. Longevity, surprisingly good. Sillage is moderate to heavy for the first 2 hours or so. I must say, I might have to dig deeper into this house especially since their offerings are very affordable. The potency of it's ingredients really can't be compared to the Bond but it smells of quality in it's own right. I would say this one is extremely versatile but eccentric at the same time. Unique. I could see someone like Johnny Depp appreciating this way more than I would ever suspect he'd actually wear Sauvage. It doesn't really have a seasonal, age specific or situational vibe. It's just there. Pleasant surprise and I think a home run by the house of Oscar de la Renta.

Really like this one. I'd be more inclined to call this an oriental-woody rather than an aromatic fougere. It opens with Orange and Pepper and settles down to some really smooth woods. It's a dark fragrance suited to cooler temperatures and more formal settings. If I put out a spectrum of fragrances I own and place pepper (Marc Jacobs Bang) and orange-earthy (Terre d'Hermes) on opposite sides; I'd put Dunhill Desire Black closer to Bang and Dunhill Icon closer to TdH. I'd place Gentleman by Oscar right in the middle. I love all these fragrances so if you do too, then this one is worth checking out; especially at the current price point (at least in Canada). It sits on clothes for 8+ hrs and on skin for about 5. Projection is decent for the first 3 hours. Overall; I like this a lot! The bottle (because of it's height for the 3.2 oz/100 ml) sits at the back of my collection and stands out because of the white rectangular opaqueness. It's glass, heavy and the sprayer is great. Great buy overall and in my fall/winter/early spring rotation for as long as i have it.

A really unique scent, especially in the opening , where you can feel the champagne, grapefruit and cardamom, it has a distinctive smell to it and the booze effect is amped up with a rosemary-coriander combo that creates this fizzy feeling. The champagne adds this unique playful vibe to a more conservative and classic notelist, gives a "classy and elegant but fun" vibe to the cologne. That would be a perfect all year round cologne for a formal setting, dressed-up or going to fancy places. It reminds me a bit of Terre d'Hermès in the mid, without the dry orange vibe, like a more formal but funnier version of it. Tea and vetiver are the most predominant notes on the drydown, and it becomes quite similar to Aura by Jacomo at this stage. It loses a bit of that kick and becomes softer as time goes by, less interesting also, but still pleasing. The opening and first 2 hours are really noticeable and daring though, and the value is great for the price.

This was a blind buy, it really took mme by surprise. At first I just thought it was an “ok” scent and I liked it. But than after wearing it, giving I a full wearing I fell in love. Projection is decent could be better. Someone’s description of an alcoholic-grapefruit is pretty good. You get the champagne accord in the opening combined with the tea note. Very interesting. For some reason this reminds me of bleeker street. It doesn’t smell like bleeker street but behaves like it, without the lasting power. I would rebuy this if I ran out for $20 online. But I picked my bottle up at tj maxx a 3.4 oz for $24.99. A unique scent so I recommend buy.

What a beautiful fragrance, the name is very fitting! Spicy, sparkly, vibrant! Nice longevity and sillage too. The lady likes it as well which makes it all the better! Happy to have gotten my hands on a discontinued gem that I thoroughly enjoy wearing. If you can find it grab it... if you already have it - cherish it! EDIT: Just saw this pop up on fragrancenet and almost crapped my shorts EDIT: Looks like the 100ml are gone. They still have 50ml for $50, fantastic price! Get it while you can! EDIT: It's back to the normal $300 ebay prices 🙃