WS-ODL-1997

So de la Renta

1997Men

floral up front, then white floral, settling into fruity.

So de la Renta by Oscar de la Renta is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. So de la Renta was launched in 1997. The nose behind this fragrance is Ilias Ermenidis. Top notes are Freesia, Gardenia, Watermelon, Mango, Kiwi, Clementine and Cardamom; middle notes are Lotus, Tuberose, Narcissus, Peony…

floral white floral fruity aquatic

Nose: Ilias Ermenidis

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Freesia, Gardenia, Watermelon, Mango, Kiwi, Clementine, Cardamom
Heart· 2–4h
Lotus, Tuberose, Narcissus, Peony, Jasmine Sambac
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Plum, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

79%

60%

40%

39%

36%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring38%Summer30%Fall21%Winter11%Day78%Night22%Wears female86%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Oscar de la Renta picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does So de la Renta smell like?

floral up front, then white floral, settling into fruity. Dominant accords: floral, white floral, fruity.

What notes are in So de la Renta?

Top: Freesia, Gardenia, Watermelon, Mango, Kiwi, Clementine, Cardamom. Heart: Lotus, Tuberose, Narcissus, Peony, Jasmine Sambac. Base: Musk, Plum, Vanilla.

How long does So de la Renta last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is So de la Renta loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is So de la Renta best for?

Spring is the top pick (38%). Summer is second at 30%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for So de la Renta?

Day wear leads at 78%. Night is a secondary pick at 22%.

Is So de la Renta for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 86% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made So de la Renta?

Composed by Ilias Ermenidis. Released in 1997.