Oscar de la Renta • So • Fragrances

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*TOP REVIEWER* tessture on 8/19/2012 11:27:00 AM more reviews by tessture

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Huge white floral with some fruit notes.
It didn't strike me as particularly synthetic, but since big white florals are my bain, I won't go on further. Sample if you like BWFs and skip if you don't.

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kizkad on 7/30/2009 10:38:00 AM more reviews by kizkad

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

this is one of my all time favourite perfumes and i cant understand all the bad reviews it doesnt smell artificial it smells gorgeous! it opens up with a burst of fruit but in a very sophisticated way, it is not too sweet and just smells like lots of nice fruits and flowers. i will repurchase this fragrance as long as i possibly can as its only available online now, i get mine from ebay.
this perfume is incredibly fresh and lingers all day. it is strong so u dont need that much, perfect for squirting on straight out of the shower.

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*TOP REVIEWER* juad on 7/15/2008 11:47:00 AM more reviews by juad

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

So.. enormous migraine. Imagine: melons + sweet, dull peach/prune compote (Tresor) seasoned with pimento + pop corn oil (note which I already now from Miss Dior Cherie) + smell of a flat after wall painting and renovation (chemical). Very 80-ties. Strong. And very saaad...
If you like Tresor, Incanto or Celine Dion you could try So.

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*TOP REVIEWER* CecileCecile on 1/25/2008 8:07:00 PM more reviews by CecileCecile

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

This is one that I always see on discount shelves. Now I know why. The opening is synthetically-fruity-floralish, just horrible! Smelling So De La Renta freshly applied makes my temples throb a little. It dries down into an uninteresting waif of a floral. Definitely try before you buy - though I wouldn't personally recommend this one. So..... no sale!

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*TOP REVIEWER* magicalmoongoddess on 10/14/2007 3:17:00 AM more reviews by magicalmoongoddess

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

Has some nice opening melon notes, and overall is pleasant but uninspiring. Certainly not one I will be rushing out to re-purchase when it's finished.

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*TOP REVIEWER* RedNailz on 3/17/2007 6:54:00 PM more reviews by RedNailz

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I usually stay away from florals because they tend to be overpowering, or too heavy on one flower, but this is a nice blend. The crazy appeal to this for me is that the first note reminds me of a mosquito repellent that my family used when I was little. So using it brings back happy memories of summer nights. It doesn't keep that scent though, and ends up being a classic fragrance.

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*TOP REVIEWER* KittyBaditty on 7/16/2006 10:23:00 PM more reviews by KittyBaditty

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Olive, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I got this as a gift for my 21st. At the time I was planting shrubs, and because I can't go a day without fragrance I used to put this one on before work. Now when I smell it, it reminds me of earthworms and dirt. The smell itself is divine, but a little synthetic smelling to me. Nice though.

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*TOP REVIEWER* freegracer on 7/3/2006 10:59:00 AM more reviews by freegracer

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

So smells like all the other melony water babies out there, all jostling and vying for top spot on the fragrance counters. It's unimaginative, it's unpoetic, it's aqueous, it's no big deal. Instead of being called So, it should be called So What?. Nice bottle and packaging, though. Too bad the juice inside doesn't live up to it.

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ozebaia on 3/4/2006 3:45:00 AM more reviews by ozebaia

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Blond, Relaxed, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

An all time favourite of mine. It can be worn any time of the day and for any occasion. It is a versatile fragrance with very floral, feminine qualities and whatever the chemical balance of my skin is, it lasts for ages. Also, it is a perfume that others can smell on me, which is a plus, because isn't that why we wear fragrance anyway? ;-)

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*TOP REVIEWER* ceciliathegreat on 12/20/2005 12:25:00 PM more reviews by ceciliathegreat

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Hmmm...I usually don't like these types of scents, but So seems to be surprizingly pleasant... I'm not an expert, so i don't know the base/mid/top notes, but it smells really sweet(?) to me. It's not the tacky sweet scent (such as Fantasy by Britney Spears or Miss Dior Chérie, arrghh...) because there's an air of mystique and class. I usually wear Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle which is just heavenly sensual, but So is a nice alternative that smells nothing like Chanel's and is a good daytime perfume. It makes you feel really young, pure and lively (but it's not spicy smelling at all). However, I think the bottle looks and feels awkward, it's not easy to hold onto, you don't know which is the front/back and end up often turning it 300 degrees or so just to find the nozzle. The flower cap doesn't 'click' when you try to close it, so I think they could've improved on the design of the packaging.

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*TOP REVIEWER* fivezero on 11/11/2005 10:45:00 AM more reviews by fivezero

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

It's a bit granny-ish smelling, but I love it! It comes in a lovely box and bottle, too. The hubby thinks it smells sexy ;)

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easttexasgal on 4/27/2005 1:51:00 AM more reviews by easttexasgal

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This perfume has been out for a while now (at least since 1999) and I am still CRAZY about it. I love my perfumes and I believe you just can't have too many! I keep up-to-date on scents but as a staple I have to have My "SO DE LA RENTA". I will buy the new stuff, but I always go back to my "SO". Love it, just Love it!!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* maxxx on 12/29/2004 6:17:00 PM more reviews by maxxx

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

this is sooooo lovley:) I got a real bargain 100mls and am so pleased. I loves Oscar's perfumes. My staples. !
Really cannot understand low ratings:(

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unbreakable on 12/4/2004 9:07:00 PM more reviews by unbreakable

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I love this scent! I don't think it's too floral at all. It's definitely a strong scent, which I like because it lasts long. I never get tired of it!

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*TOP REVIEWER* pennypencil on 5/17/2004 7:52:00 AM more reviews by pennypencil

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm   Hair: Blond, Kinky, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

Why the low rating? This is a lovely scent! I have always received compliments when wearing this. I'm not a massive floral fan either. To me this has enough sweetness and allure to be a thumbs up. It's quirky and pretty - and I rarely smell it about. I think it has a romantic edge but it's still quite a young fragrance. Maybe it's one of those perfumes that doesn't work for everyone.

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*TOP REVIEWER* blush223 on 1/17/2004 11:43:00 AM more reviews by blush223

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Other   Eyes: Blue    

Gives me a raging headache faster than anything on the planet (except leaf mold and an ex-boyfriend from 1997). Sick-sweet floral over Hotshot bug spray. Sooo de la wretched!

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*TOP REVIEWER* ericaberryy on 1/17/2004 1:29:00 AM more reviews by ericaberryy

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Olive   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I have bougth this for several years now. I love it. Its just such a classic scent. It always makes me feel like im making a statement. Its a lovely fragrace one of my favorites.

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*TOP REVIEWER* atomic_girl on 11/15/2003 12:50:00 PM more reviews by atomic_girl

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

So De La Renta is a strong, icky sweet fruity floral that gives me a headache. There's nothing particularly unique or memorable about this one. For something along the same lines, but less sweet and headache-inducing, try Hugo Woman.

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MyDogSophie on 5/23/2003 1:45:00 PM more reviews by MyDogSophie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

Would I buy this? Hell n ow. Its disgusting........PEWWWWW-WEEEEEEEEE! It smells like that junky perfume that Avon used to make in the 80's exactly called Lahana. It makes me want to vomit......horrible is the bottom line.......

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*TOP REVIEWER* niveous on 3/12/2003 9:25:00 PM more reviews by niveous

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

*revised* I still think the pink and gold box and the bottle are beautiful, but the perfume lost its excitement for me rather quickly. It remains a floral fragrance different from many of the commonplace ones out there, and can be quite nice for certain people, but it was just not...me. Even though I got it on a discount at Marshall's, I would only purchase this again for a much cheaper price.

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