Fragrance comparison

Forgive Us vs Esprit d’Oscar

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,834 ratings analysed

Forgive Us

Dévier

4.333 votes

Rank #50,872 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Esprit d’Oscar

Oscar de la Renta

4.081,831 votes

Rank #929 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Forgive Us
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
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 Us2/4

Esprit d’Oscar2/4

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

Forgive UsDévier

Esprit d’OscarOscar de la Renta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

4.08/ 5 · 1,831 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

42%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,831 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityForgive Us

SillageForgive Us

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value79

Category winnerEsprit d’OscarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

woody69%

musky61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

iris61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleAmalfi LemonCitronPink PepperVetiverLilac

Heart2-4 hrs

White MuskJasmineSandalwoodStyrax

Base6-8+ hrs

White PeachVioletWild BerriesAmberTuberose

Top

Amalfi LemonCitronBergamot

Heart

IrisVioletAfrican Orange FlowerTuberoseJasmine

Base

HeliotropeMuskTonka BeanAmbergrisVetiver

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer61

Fall95

Winter72

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

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

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#929

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Frank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerEsprit d’OscarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Forgive Us or Esprit d’Oscar?

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

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

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

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

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

Do Forgive Us and Esprit d’Oscar smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. 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.