Fragrance comparison

Oscar vs Ottomane

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 2,357 ratings analysed

Oscar

Oscar de la Renta

3.922,257 votes

Rank #1,004 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ottomane

Ulric de Varens

4.13100 votes

Rank #12,840 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottomane takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oscar
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ottomane
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oscar1/7

Ottomane5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OscarOscar de la Renta

OttomaneUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 2,257 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

Category winnerOttomaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

2,131 votes

33%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerOttomaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageOttomane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value84

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

honey92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClovesGardeniaCorianderOrange BlossomBasilBergamotPeach

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangLavenderIrisJasmineRosemaryRoseOrchid

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodAmberOpoponaxVetiverMuskPatchouliCoconut

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaMarigoldLilacRose

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyPeachCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Peach, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ottomane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring32

Summer24

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night79

Category winnerOttomaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,004

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews232

Overall rank#12,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOscarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Ottomane by Ulric de Varens delivers a golden blast of vintage French perfumery from 1993. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable burst of bitter marigold alongside waxy gardenia and cool lilac blossoms. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial alcohol evaporates, a thick pool of white honey coats ripe pea…

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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, Oscar or Ottomane?

Ottomane takes 5 of 7 categories. Oscar is rated 3.92/5 from 2,257 votes; Ottomane is rated 4.13/5 from 100 votes. Choose Oscar for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ottomane for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oscar or Ottomane?

They last about the same: Oscar 73/100, Ottomane 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oscar or Ottomane?

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

Do Oscar and Ottomane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Peach, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Oscar or Ottomane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oscar and Ottomane?

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. Ottomane has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Lilac and Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Peach and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli.