Fragrance comparison

3121 vs Oscar

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,520 ratings analysed

3121

Prince

3.35263 votes

Rank #10,554 White FloralWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oscar

Oscar de la Renta

3.922,257 votes

Rank #1,018 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oscar takes 4 of 7 categories.

3121
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oscar
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

31213/7

Oscar4/7

Ratings & consensus: Oscar
Community sentiment: Oscar
Longevity: Oscar
Sillage & projection: 3121
Value for money: 3121
Versatility: 3121
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oscar

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

3121Prince

OscarOscar de la Renta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 53%Had 23%Want 25%

3.92/ 5 · 2,257 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerOscarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

37%Dislike

2%Hate

263 votes

35%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

2,131 votes

Category winnerOscarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOscar

Sillage3121

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value68

Category winner3121Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

tuberose65%

powdery53%

musky42%

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

GardeniaBergamotJasmine

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseOrange BlossomYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

CedarMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

ClovesGardeniaCorianderOrange BlossomBasilBergamotPeach

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangLavenderIrisJasmineRosemaryRoseOrchid

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodAmberOpoponaxVetiverMuskPatchouliCoconut

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for 3121, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night77

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner3121Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,554

PerfumerAdriana Medina-Baez

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#1,018

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews232

Category winnerOscarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

3121 by Prince is a sharp, potent white floral fragrance grounded in brisk citrus and dry woods. The scent launches with an intense splash of bergamot paired alongside clean jasmine and heady gardenia. As the opening settles, tuberose takes center stage alongside orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and crisp lily-of-the-vall…

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Oscar by Oscar de la Renta opens with a sharp burst of cloves, basil, and orange blossom before settling into a dense heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and lavender. The drydown reveals powdery myrrh, sandalwood, and patchouli. Built for cold evening air or autumn rain, it delivers a heavy retro presence with soapy whit…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 3121 or Oscar?

Oscar takes 4 of 7 categories. 3121 is rated 3.35/5 from 263 votes; Oscar is rated 3.92/5 from 2,257 votes. Choose 3121 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oscar for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 3121 or Oscar?

Oscar lasts longest (Oscar 73/100, 3121 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3121 or Oscar?

3121 projects furthest (3121 67/100, Oscar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3121 and Oscar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is 3121 or Oscar better for summer or winter?

For summer, 3121 is the stronger pick. For winter, Oscar is the stronger pick. 3121 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3121 and Oscar?

3121 has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Oscar has top notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Coriander and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Lavender and Iris, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Amber and Opoponax.