Panthea Eau de Parfum vs Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum

Panthea

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2017	Year	2011
££	Price Tier	£

Esprit d’Oscar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Panthea Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some swear it's a magnificent, projecting musk bomb, while others find it a weak, generic '90s floral. If you're after a clean, powdery iris, you might just find your new signature, but don't expect a groundbreaking scent.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum

A divisive take on a classic, Esprit d'Oscar is either your gorgeously comforting, powdery-iris dream or a dated nightmare. Test first unless you're a devotee of vintage-leaning florals.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	27%	29%
Floral	30%	31%
Fruity	4%	2%
Green	4%	6%
Sweet	23%	21%
Warm	4%	3%
Woody	9%	5%
Earthy	6%	6%
Animalic	12%	11%
Fresh	15%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Panthea EdP

Esprit d’Oscar EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 48% vs 29%

Only in Panthea Eau de Parfum

Tangerine 51%

Only in Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum

Lemon 36% Citron 34%

Shared Notes

Iris 39% vs 24%

Jasmine 34% vs 17%

Violet 26% vs 21%

Only in Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum

Orange Blossom 19% Tuberose 18%

Shared Notes

Musk 38% vs 21%

Tonka Bean 19% vs 21%

Only in Panthea Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 22% Tobacco 19%

Only in Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum

Heliotrope 28% Ambergris 15% Vetiver 14%

Accords

Panthea Eau de Parfum Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum

100%

Powdery

100%

92%

Citrus

89%

66%

White Floral

76%

72%

Musky

50%

70%

Violet Floral

67%

69%

Iris

57%

Vanilla

67%

60%

Woody

56%

Sweet

51%

Floral

54%

Aromatic

51%

Amber

51%

46%

Earthy

Powdery shared

100%

Citrus shared

92%

89%

White Floral shared

66%

76%

Musky shared

72%

50%

Violet Floral shared

70%

67%

Iris shared

69%

57%

Vanilla

67%

Woody

60%

Sweet

56%

Floral shared

51%

54%

Aromatic

51%

Amber

51%

Earthy

46%

Performance

Panthea Eau de Parfum Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Panthea Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its clean, musky floral profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, akin to a luxurious soap. However, some perceive stronger projection, which slightly lowers its formal suitability, and it's certainly not one for the gym.

Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Winter

Also Works:

Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Date

Its moderate sillage and clean, comforting character make it suitable for daily wear, especially in an office or casual setting where it won't overwhelm. While elegant, it's generally considered too soft and 'snuggly' for formal events or energetic activities.