Fragrance comparison

Oscar vs Petales

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 2,373 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oscar

Oscar de la Renta

3.922,257 votes

Rank #1,006 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Petales

Chantecaille

4.01116 votes

Rank #34,385 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oscar takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Oscar4/7

Petales3/7

Ratings & consensus: Petales
Community sentiment: Petales
Longevity: Oscar
Sillage & projection: Oscar
Value for money: Oscar
Versatility: Petales
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

PetalesChantecaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 2,257 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

Category winnerPetalesRating 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

43%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerPetalesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOscar

SillageOscar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value41

Category winnerOscarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

animalic65%

lactonic48%

amber30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and amber

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

Gardenia

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineResin

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall50

Winter23

Day100

Night21

Category winnerPetalesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 34%Date 29%Casual 27%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,006

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews232

Overall rank#34,385

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Do not expect a timid floral. Chantecaille Petales hits skin with an immediate rush of velvety white gardenia petals, smelling crisp and verdant before softening into creamy tuberose and sunny jasmine. The opening has a brief sharp solvent snap for two minutes. Then, smooth milky flowers take over completely. Warm ced…

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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 Petales?

Oscar takes 4 of 7 categories. Oscar is rated 3.92/5 from 2,257 votes; Petales is rated 4.01/5 from 116 votes. Choose Oscar for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Petales for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oscar or Petales?

Oscar lasts longest (Oscar 73/100, Petales 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oscar or Petales?

Oscar projects furthest (Oscar 64/100, Petales 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oscar and Petales smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Oscar or Petales better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oscar and Petales?

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. Petales has top notes of Gardenia, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Resin, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.