Is Eden Perfumes No.208 Quercus a dupe of Penhaligon's Quercus?
Quercus EDC
| EDC | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1996 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.208 Quercus Parfum
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Quercus
- No.208 Quercus
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Which Should You Buy?
A sparkling rush of citrus and green, Quercus is the ultimate crisp-shirt cologne: refined, discreet, and effortlessly uplifting. The longevity is modest, but the clarity and British charm are unmatched.
Eden's No.208 is inspired by Penhaligon's Quercus, keeping the citrus-to-oakmoss structure that makes the original such a universally likeable unisex fresh scent, though the drydown reads lighter and less mossy than the niche version.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Brilliantly fresh citrus and green notes make Quercus ideal for spring and summer, where its clean effervescence shines. Its light airy character fades quickly in cold weather.
Occasions
Discreet projection and a crisp, uplifting profile make this perfect for office and casual daytime. Its non-intrusive sillage suits sport and active settings, while lacking the gravitas for formal evening.
Seasons
Community season votes for Penhaligon's Quercus, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.
Occasions
Wearers put Penhaligon's Quercus, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, casual wear and sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 12 notes, including Oakmoss
Adds amber and bergamot, drops citrus and floral notes
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