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Colonia Quercia Eau de Toilette bottle Colonia Quercia EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2016 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Paul Smith Eau de Toilette bottle Paul Smith EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - Paul Smith EDT
Paul Smith Edt delivers an elegant yet approachable scent profile, perfect for daily wear. Its fresh and spicy tones create an aura of modern confidence.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 59%
Only in Paul Smith
Grapefruit 40%
Shared Notes
Geranium 36% vs 30%
Cardamom 31% vs 26%
Only in Colonia Quercia
Cedar 32%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 46% vs 20%
Tonka Bean 29% vs 24%
Patchouli 24% vs 24%
Only in Paul Smith
Vetiver 32%

Accords

Colonia Quercia Paul Smith
100%
Citrus
70%
100%
Aromatic
80%
Fresh Spicy
90%
82%
Woody
60%
68%
Mossy
63%
Earthy
Gourmand
50%
48%
Rose
48%
Herbal
40%
46%
Patchouli
Citrus shared
100%
70%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
90%
Woody shared
82%
60%
68%
63%
50%
48%
Herbal shared
48%
40%
46%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Paul Smith

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

Paul Smith Edt has a fresh and spicy profile, making it ideal for mild to warm weather, typical of spring and summer. Its composition can also work in fall, but it's less suited to winter's colder temperatures.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Moderate projection and fresh spicy accords make Paul Smith suitable for office and date settings, where it is noticeable but not overpowering. Its versatility also allows for casual wear, but it's less fitting for sports due to its refined nature.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Colonia Quercia EDT
Paul Smith EDT
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