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Volupté

1992Men

floral up front, then yellow floral, settling into powdery.

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, Peony and…

floral yellow floral powdery white floral

Noses: Sophia Grojsman · Nicholas Calderone

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Mimosa, Melon, Freesia, Osmanthus, Mandarin Orange, Watermelon, Cyclamen
Heart· 2–4h
Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, Carnation, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Lotus
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Amber, Incense, Tuberose, Vanilla, Patchouli

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

63%

58%

34%

33%

33%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachClose

Fall30%Spring28%Winter25%Summer17%Day57%Night43%Wears female77%

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 woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
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 Volupté smell like?

floral up front, then yellow floral, settling into powdery. Dominant accords: floral, yellow floral, powdery.

What notes are in Volupté?

Top: Mimosa, Melon, Freesia, Osmanthus, Mandarin Orange, Watermelon, Cyclamen. Heart: Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, Carnation, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Lotus. Base: Sandalwood, Amber, Incense, Tuberose, Vanilla, Patchouli.

How long does Volupté last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Volupté loud?

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

What season is Volupté best for?

Fall is the top pick (30%). Spring is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Volupté?

Day wear leads at 57%. Night is a secondary pick at 43%.

Is Volupté for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 77% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Volupté?

Composed by Sophia Grojsman and Nicholas Calderone. Released in 1992.