Oscar de la Renta’s range of Bella scents are just divine. Four variants are available: Bouquet (blue), Blanca (white), Rosa (pink) & Essence (gold).

The bottles are like works of art & each is covered with three-dimensional flowers in either white, gold, blue or pink. There’s a smooth plaque engraved with the name of the fragrance.

Bella Essence R1,425 for a 100ml (BUY) is luminous and enchanting. The scent is meant to invoke the timeless feeling of falling in love. Bella Essence is an Amber / Floral fragrance with top notes of Raspberry, Red Currant and Grapefruit.  Heart notes are Vanilla, Rose and Jasmine. The base notes include Ambroxan and Patchouli.

Bella Essence leaves an unforgettable impression.

Bella Rosa R1,425 for a 100ml (BUY) is an elegant, playful and alluring scent that captures the romance of a secret garden. Bella Rosa is a Chypre/Floral fragrance with top notes of Pink Pepper, Freesia and Mandarin Orange. The heart notes include Pink Rose, Jasmine and Orris. The base is warm and sensual thanks to notes of Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.

Bella Blanca R1,415 for a 100ml (BUY) is timeless and elegant and is inspired by the heritage of the quintessential Oscar de la Renta woman. Bella Blanca is a floral fragrance with top notes of Pear, Lily-of-the-valley and Green Leaves. Heart notes include Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose. The base notes are Musk, White Iris and sandalwood.

Bella Bouquet R1,495 for a 100ml (BUY) captures the effortless elegance and joyful optimism of its wearer. Bella Bouquet is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance with top notes of Bamboo, Green Tea, Clementine and Peach. Heart notes are Magnolia, Jasmine Sambac, Iris and Rose. The base notes include Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Cedar.

All the fragrances in the Oscar de la Renta Bella collection are very easy to wear and having a decent lasting power of around 6 hours. In my opinion, Bella Blanca would make THE most perfect scent for a bride. Bella Rosa and Bouquet would be perfect for the bridesmaids, while Bella Essence would a great choice for the mother pf the bride.

Oscar de la Renta fragrances are available to purchase from Dischem stores