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Quercia Eau de Parfum bottle Quercia EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2019 Year 2016
££££ Price Tier ££
Colonia Quercia Eau de Toilette bottle Colonia Quercia EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Quercia EDP
Quercia is a divisive one: a modern take on an old-school masculine fougère that swings from gorgeous complexity to synthetic mess, depending on who you ask. When it hits right, it's a classy, sensual head-turner, but the dry-down can be a gamble.
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Our Verdict - Colonia Quercia EDT
This one's a mixed bag. Some absolutely adore its sophisticated, masculine charm, hailing it as a masterpiece. Others find it generic, synthetic, and lacking true oakmoss. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Quercia EDP
Colonia Quercia EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 28% vs 27%
Bergamot 26% vs 34%
Pink Pepper 24% vs 18%
Petitgrain 20% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 37% vs 31%
Cedar 37% vs 32%
Geranium 25% vs 36%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 47% vs 46%
Tonka Bean 29% vs 29%
Patchouli 23% vs 24%

Accords

Quercia Colonia Quercia
100%
Aromatic
100%
99%
Citrus
100%
92%
Woody
82%
83%
Warm Spicy
74%
70%
Fresh Spicy
80%
71%
Mossy
68%
67%
Earthy
63%
50%
Patchouli
46%
48%
Vanilla
Rose
48%
Herbal
48%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
99%
100%
Woody shared
92%
82%
Warm Spicy shared
83%
74%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
80%
Mossy shared
71%
68%
Earthy shared
67%
63%
Patchouli shared
50%
46%
48%
48%
48%

Performance

Quercia Colonia Quercia
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Quercia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate to strong projection and woody, aromatic profile make it suitable for various settings, from a classy office environment to an intimate evening out. However, its richer, more formal character means it's not ideal for active wear.

Colonia Quercia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated woody and warm spicy accords make it perfect for formal events and dates, lending an air of refined masculinity. While some find it office-safe due to its mature character, its decent longevity and projection mean it could be a bit much for professional settings if oversprayed. It's too dense for casual or sport wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Quercia EDP
Colonia Quercia EDT
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