Oscar de la Renta 2018 EDP

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Bella Blanca

by Harry Frémont

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Oscar de la Renta Bella Blanca is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Harry Frémont. Bella Blanca opens with Green Notes, Lily of the Valley, and Pear, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Iris. Oscar de la Renta's Bella Blanca carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive white floral that's either a beautiful, fresh everyday scent or utterly boring and forgettable, depending on who you ask. If it works for you, it's an easy-wearing, clean choice, but don't expect it to make a statement.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
  • Subtle
Bella Blanca Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes29%
Baseas listed

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and often light sillage makes it ideal for office wear and casual outings where subtlety is appreciated. While some find it suitable for dates, its lack of 'oomph' means it's less suited for formal events where you want to make a bold impression. Many reviewers also mention its 'fresh out of the shower' vibe, making it good after sport.

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

  • 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

Bella Blanca opens with a burst of crisp green notes and juicy pear, swiftly followed by a lush bouquet of white florals. Lily of the Valley and jasmine lead the charge, rounded out by hints of rose, orange blossom, and a creamy tuberose. The dry down settles into a soft, powdery iris, embraced by warm sandalwood and a clean musk, creating an 'out of the shower' freshness that lingers on the skin.

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Where to buy

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