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Signature Eau de Parfum bottle Signature EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2018 Year 2016
£ Price Tier ££
Colonia Quercia Eau de Toilette bottle Colonia Quercia EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Signature EDP
This one's a proper stunner, a hidden gem that delivers way beyond its price tag. If you're after a classic, versatile scent that smells significantly more expensive than it is, you've found your signature.
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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
Signature EDP
Colonia Quercia EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Geranium 26% vs 36%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 47% vs 46%
Only in Colonia Quercia
Tonka Bean 29% Patchouli 24%

Accords

Signature Colonia Quercia
100%
Aromatic
100%
80%
Citrus
100%
85%
Woody
82%
77%
Fresh Spicy
80%
58%
Warm Spicy
74%
47%
Mossy
68%
Earthy
63%
Rose
48%
Herbal
48%
Patchouli
46%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
80%
100%
Woody shared
85%
82%
Fresh Spicy shared
77%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
74%
Mossy shared
47%
68%
63%
48%
48%
46%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Signature

Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its versatile aromatic and woody profile, balanced with a fresh citrus opening, makes it suitable for most settings. While it leans towards formal and office wear due to its refined nature, it's understated enough for casual elegance.

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
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Signature EDP
Colonia Quercia EDT
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