Oscar Red Orchid (2007)
by Oscar de la Renta

Notes of mandarine and assorted berries send this spritely fragrance on it's way, but ultimately it's on a road to nowhere. The clean, sweet, vibrant fruit opening evaporates rapidly. What's left is iris, sandalwood and a touch of vanilla, which seems nice enough on paper, but come off frail, thin and weak. No sillage whatsoever, and as far as longevity goes - maybe 1 or 2 hours tops. Such a shame... the packaging is pretty, but nothing more than an empty promise. I'm not repulsed, but definitely disappointed.

16th July, 2007.