Fragrance comparison

Oscar vs The Baron

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,278 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oscar

Oscar de la Renta

3.922,257 votes

Rank #1,027 White FloralAromatic

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43%scent match

Some overlap

The Baron

Evyan

4.1421 votes

Rank #21,613 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oscar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Oscar
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
The Baron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oscar4/5

The Baron1/5

Ratings & consensus: Oscar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oscar
Sillage & projection: Oscar
Value for money: The Baron
Versatility: Not scored
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

The BaronEvyan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 2,257 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 53%Had 19%Want 28%

Category winnerOscarRating 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

52%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOscar

SillageOscar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value81

Category winnerThe BaronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

fresh spicy74%

lavender65%

herbal56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClovesGardeniaCorianderOrange BlossomBasilBergamotPeach

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangLavenderIrisJasmineRosemaryRoseOrchid

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodAmberOpoponaxVetiverMuskPatchouliCoconut

Top20-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemonBasilCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineRoseSageCarnation

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliCedarVetiverMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Orange Blossom, Basil and Bergamot. Durations are only published for The Baron, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,027

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews232

Overall rank#21,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

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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The Baron by Evyan is a vintage aromatic cologne that pairs crisp citrus and garden herbs with a surprisingly lush floral heart. Sprayed on skin, it opens with a brisk snap of bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp lavender before settling into spicy carnation and powdery orange blossom. The dry-down stays grounded in clean …

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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 The Baron?

Oscar takes 4 of 5 categories. Oscar is rated 3.92/5 from 2,257 votes; The Baron is rated 4.14/5 from 21 votes. Choose Oscar for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose The Baron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oscar or The Baron?

Oscar lasts longest (Oscar 73/100, The Baron 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oscar or The Baron?

Projection is very close: Oscar 64/100, The Baron 63/100 for sillage.

Do Oscar and The Baron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Orange Blossom, Basil and Bergamot.

Is Oscar or The Baron better for summer or winter?

The Baron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oscar and The Baron?

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. The Baron has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose and Sage, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.