The Baron vs Oscar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oscar takes 4 of 5 categories.
The BaronChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
OscarChoose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
The Baron1/5
Oscar4/5
- 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
The BaronEvyanOscarOscar de la RentaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 53%Had 19%Want 28%
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 hate52%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
35%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
2,131 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOscar
SillageOscar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe BaronBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus91%
white floral83%
fresh spicy74%
lavender65%
herbal56%
white floral100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
LavenderBergamotLemonBasilCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineRoseSageCarnation
Base6-8 hrs
PatchouliCedarVetiverMuskSandalwood
Top
ClovesGardeniaCorianderOrange BlossomBasilBergamotPeach
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangLavenderIrisJasmineRosemaryRoseOrchid
Base
MyrrhSandalwoodAmberOpoponaxVetiverMuskPatchouliCoconut
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Basil and Coriander. Durations are only published for The Baron, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Spring77
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,613
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#1,027
PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews232
Category winnerOscarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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 …
Reviews →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 →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, The Baron or Oscar?
Oscar takes 4 of 5 categories. The Baron is rated 4.14/5 from 21 votes; Oscar is rated 3.92/5 from 2,257 votes. Choose The Baron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oscar for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, The Baron or Oscar?
Oscar lasts longest (Oscar 73/100, The Baron 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Baron or Oscar?
Projection is very close: Oscar 64/100, The Baron 63/100 for sillage.
Do The Baron and Oscar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Basil and Coriander.
Is The Baron or Oscar better for summer or winter?
The Baron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Baron and Oscar?
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. 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.
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