Fragrance comparison

Rise vs Oscar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,180 ratings analysed

Rise

Beyoncé

3.39923 votes

Rank #6,770 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Oscar

Oscar de la Renta

3.922,257 votes

Rank #1,027 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oscar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rise
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Oscar
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Rise2/7

Oscar5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RiseBeyoncé

OscarOscar de la Renta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 923 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 2,257 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerOscarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

47%Like

9%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

862 votes

35%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

2,131 votes

Category winnerOscarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOscar

SillageOscar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value68

Category winnerRiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApricotBergamotBasil

Heart

OrchidJasmine SambacFreesia

Base

CashmirwoodMuskWoodsy NotesVetiver

Top

ClovesGardeniaCorianderOrange BlossomBasilBergamotPeach

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangLavenderIrisJasmineRosemaryRoseOrchid

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodAmberOpoponaxVetiverMuskPatchouliCoconut

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Orchid and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,770

PerfumerLoc Dong

Launched—

Reviews187

Overall rank#1,027

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews232

Category winnerOscarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rise by Beyoncé opens with a vibrant burst of apricot and bergamot, leading into a creamy, floral heart of orchid and jasmine sambac. This fragrance settles into a soft, woody base of cashmirwood and musk. It offers a warm, musky floral profile that feels modern and approachable, making it a reliable choice for casual…

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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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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, Rise or Oscar?

Oscar takes 5 of 7 categories. Rise is rated 3.39/5 from 923 votes; Oscar is rated 3.92/5 from 2,257 votes. Choose Rise for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Oscar for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rise or Oscar?

Oscar lasts longest (Oscar 73/100, Rise 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rise or Oscar?

Oscar projects furthest (Oscar 64/100, Rise 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rise and Oscar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Orchid and Musk.

Is Rise or Oscar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rise is the stronger pick. For winter, Rise is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rise and Oscar?

Rise has top notes of Apricot, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine Sambac and Freesia, a base of Cashmirwood, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Vetiver. 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.