Oscar de la Renta 2021 EDP

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Alibi

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Oscar de la Renta Alibi is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Alibi opens with Mandarin and Ginger, settles into a heart of Heliotrope, Orchid, and Rain, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amberwood, and Praline. Oscar de la Renta's Alibi carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive one, this. Some reckon it's a generic, fleeting mess, while others adore its unique, comforting sweetness. Don't go in expecting a gourmand, but if you're after a budget-friendly, casual scent, Alibi might just surprise you.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Powdery
  • Sweet
  • Feminine
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Alibi Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin56%
Ginger44%
Heartas listed
Orchid39%
Heliotrope32%
Rain29%
Baseas listed
Praline45%
Musk32%
Amberwood23%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its generally soft projection and fleeting longevity make it suitable for close-quarters wear like the office or casual outings. While some find it romantic, its generic feel and poor performance reduce its suitability for formal settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

It kicks off with a zingy mandarin and a subtle hint of ginger, quickly dissolving into a powdery, rain-kissed orchid heart. As it settles, a sweet praline, musky warmth, and a touch of amberwood emerge, creating a soft, slightly milky dry down that some find comforting and others, well, just a bit 'meh'.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 6 October

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