Fragrance comparison

Oscar vs Sole

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,375 ratings analysed

Oscar

Oscar de la Renta

3.922,257 votes

Rank #1,027 White FloralAromatic

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28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sole

Moresque

4.12118 votes

Rank #13,406 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sole takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oscar
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sole
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Oscar3/7

Sole4/7

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

SoleMoresque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 2,257 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 118 votes

Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%

Category winnerSoleRating 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

40%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerSoleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOscar

SillageSole

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value29

Category winnerOscarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

coconut84%

yellow floral77%

tuberose69%

white floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral 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

PeachBlack CurrantAppleLemonPink Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

CoconutYlang-YlangTuberose

Base4-6 hrs

AmberMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Amber. Durations are only published for Sole, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter25

Day100

Night22

Category winnerSoleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men3

Unisex30

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,027

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews232

Overall rank#13,406

PerfumerAndrea (Thero) Casotti

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…

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Sole by Moresque opens with a bright burst of sweet peach, tart black currant, and crisp green apple, instantly calling to mind fresh orchard fruit sliced on a sunny morning. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent softens into a creamy heart of tropical coconut, smooth ylang-ylang, and lush tuberose petals. Warm am…

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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, Oscar or Sole?

Sole takes 4 of 7 categories. Oscar is rated 3.92/5 from 2,257 votes; Sole is rated 4.12/5 from 118 votes. Choose Oscar for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sole for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oscar or Sole?

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

Which projects more, Oscar or Sole?

Projection is very close: Sole 66/100, Oscar 64/100 for sillage.

Do Oscar and Sole smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Amber.

Is Oscar or Sole better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oscar and Sole?

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. Sole has top notes of Peach, Black Currant, Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Musk and Patchouli.