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Guy Laroche

J’ai Osé

1978
Perfumer(s)
USER RATINGS 2,046
Love
1,037
Like
764
Ok
22
Dislike
214
Hate
9
4.27 ★★★★★ 4.27 / 5 from 2,046 votes Reviews (10)
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Longevity

Very weak
21
Weak
25
Moderate
98
Long lasting
180
Eternal
206

Sillage

Intimate
42
Moderate
177
Strong
241
Enormous
186

When To Wear

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Reviews

  1. M
    Mia Haddad Dislike February 23, 2026

    A friend passed me a decant of J’ai Osé (1978) and I wasn’t prepared for it. The opening is built around Aldehydes and Coriander — bright and immediately recognizable. The base rests on Oakmoss and Benzoin — warm, grounded and easy to live with. Two sprays are enough — it carries well without shouting. I can see its quality, but it simply is not my style.

  2. Y
    Yuki Khan Like March 7, 2026

    I’ve been wearing J’ai Osé on and off for a few weeks now (1978). That first spray gives a lovely Aldehydes/Coriander impression that dries down smoothly. The drydown leans on Oakmoss plus Benzoin and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. Projection stays close for the first hour, then becomes a soft, pleasant aura. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.

  3. O
    Oscar Kaur Dislike April 21, 2026

    I needed a full wearing before I made my mind up about J’ai Osé. As it settles, Oakmoss and Benzoin come through and give it real depth. The heart is the best part for me: Sandalwood and Patchouli feel carefully balanced. The trail is there if someone steps close, not across the room. I wanted to like it more than I did.

  4. N
    Nina Tanaka Love April 28, 2026

    A friend passed me a decant of J’ai Osé (1978) and I wasn’t prepared for it. That first spray gives a lovely Aldehydes/Coriander impression that dries down smoothly. As it settles, Oakmoss and Benzoin come through and give it real depth. It performs better in warmer weather — in the heat it opens up nicely. This has earned a permanent spot in my rotation.

  5. J
    Jasper Nielsen Love June 8, 2026

    A friend passed me a decant of J’ai Osé (1978) and I wasn’t prepared for it. Right away I get mostly Aldehydes alongside Coriander, fresh and very easy to wear. The heart is the best part for me: Sandalwood and Patchouli feel carefully balanced. Performance is consistent: comfortable sillage and several hours of wear on my skin. This has earned a permanent spot in my rotation.

  6. V
    Vera Quinn Love July 3, 2026

    I needed a full wearing before I made my mind up about J’ai Osé. The opening is built around Aldehydes and Coriander — bright and immediately recognizable. The heart is the best part for me: Sandalwood and Patchouli feel carefully balanced. On my skin the performance is reliable, not a beast but far from weak. This one gets my highest praise — beautiful from start to finish.

  7. I
    Ivan Viljoen Ok July 3, 2026

    For a 1978 release, J’ai Osé deserves more attention than it gets. The opening is built around Aldehydes and Coriander — bright and immediately recognizable. The drydown leans on Oakmoss plus Benzoin and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. In cooler weather it sits closer to the skin, which I actually prefer here. I enjoy it when I wear it, yet I rarely think of reaching for it.

  8. Z
    Zoe Molnár Like July 10, 2026

    A decant of J’ai Osé sat in my box for weeks before I finally wore it. Right away I get mostly Aldehydes alongside Coriander, fresh and very easy to wear. The heart is the best part for me: Sandalwood and Patchouli feel carefully balanced. It is not the loudest scent I own, but the balance suits it well. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.

  9. N
    Nina Moreau Like August 18, 2026

    I needed a full wearing before I made my mind up about J’ai Osé. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Sandalwood with Patchouli, which is where the fragrance really shines. The heart is the best part for me: Sandalwood and Patchouli feel carefully balanced. On my skin the performance is reliable, not a beast but far from weak. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.

  10. J
    Julian Kowalski Ok 1 week ago

    My first Guy Laroche experience was this one, J’ai Osé (1978). As it settles, Oakmoss and Benzoin come through and give it real depth. The very first sniff is crisp Aldehydes with Coriander peeking through, very much my kind of start. I get about four to six hours before it turns into a skin scent. It is fine, but it does not stand out in my collection.

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