Oscar de la Renta 2023 EDP

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Alibi Eau Sensuelle

by Catherine Selig

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Oscar de la Renta Alibi Eau Sensuelle is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Catherine Selig. Alibi Eau Sensuelle opens with White Tea, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose, Osmanthus, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Skin Musk. Oscar de la Renta's Alibi Eau Sensuelle carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A hidden gem for many, Alibi Eau Sensuelle often gets compared to Tom Ford Noir Femme, making it a surprisingly affordable and spicy-sweet stand-in. While some find it a bit too powdery or sharp, its warmth and subtle sensuality win over most, solidifying its place as a cosy, elegant choice.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Romantic
  • Powdery
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Alibi Eau Sensuelle Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and projection make it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, but it truly shines on dates or for casual, intimate moments. The warm, amber-dominant profile is less suited for formal events or vigorous activities.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Alibi Eau Sensuelle opens with a fleeting whisper of bright mandarin and white tea, quickly mellowing into a rich, powdery heart of luxurious rose, osmanthus, and orchid. The base reveals a comforting blend of warm amber, creamy sandalwood, and soft skin musk, creating a smooth and subtly sweet finish. It evokes a velvety, spiced warmth, perfect for intimate settings.

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