Fragrance comparison

Esprit d’Oscar vs Forgive Us

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,834 ratings analysed

Esprit d’Oscar

Oscar de la Renta

4.081,831 votes

Rank #929 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Forgive Us

Dévier

4.333 votes

Rank #50,872 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Esprit d’Oscar
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forgive Us
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Esprit d’Oscar2/4

Forgive Us2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forgive Us
Sillage & projection: Forgive Us
Value for money: Esprit d’Oscar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Esprit d’Oscar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Esprit d’OscarOscar de la Renta

Forgive UsDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 1,831 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,831 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityForgive Us

SillageForgive Us

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value67

Category winnerEsprit d’OscarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

iris61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonCitronBergamot

Heart

IrisVioletAfrican Orange FlowerTuberoseJasmine

Base

HeliotropeMuskTonka BeanAmbergrisVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleAmalfi LemonCitronPink PepperVetiverLilac

Heart2-4 hrs

White MuskJasmineSandalwoodStyrax

Base6-8+ hrs

White PeachVioletWild BerriesAmberTuberose

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Citron, Violet and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Forgive Us, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall95

Winter72

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#929

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Frank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#50,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEsprit d’OscarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esprit d'Oscar opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon and citron before softening into a velvety floral heart. Iris, violet, and creamy heliotrope dominate the scent profile on skin, resting on a base of tonka bean and clean musk. It delivers a plush, lotion-like finish suitable for quiet spring mornings and cool in…

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Forgive Us by Dévier delivers an immediate shock of tart green apple and crushed Amalfi lemon. The opening snaps with vivid energy. A sharp burst of pink pepper adds quick fizz before clean lilac and green vetiver steer the blend into crisp territory. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruitiness softens into powdery vio…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Esprit d’Oscar or Forgive Us?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Esprit d’Oscar is rated 4.08/5 from 1,831 votes; Forgive Us is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Esprit d’Oscar for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Forgive Us for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Esprit d’Oscar or Forgive Us?

Forgive Us lasts longest (Forgive Us 80/100, Esprit d’Oscar 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esprit d’Oscar or Forgive Us?

Forgive Us projects furthest (Forgive Us 67/100, Esprit d’Oscar 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esprit d’Oscar and Forgive Us smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Citron, Violet and Tuberose.

Is Esprit d’Oscar or Forgive Us better for summer or winter?

Esprit d’Oscar suits daytime wear; Forgive Us suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esprit d’Oscar and Forgive Us?

Esprit d’Oscar has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet, African Orange Flower and Tuberose, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. Forgive Us has top notes of Green Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Citron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of White Musk, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Styrax, a base of White Peach, Violet, Wild Berries and Amber.