Quercia
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2021 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Des Tentations Flame
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
A fiery take on a popular scent profile, Des Tentations Flame is a crowd-pleaser that delivers a potent spicy-citrus punch. Performance seems to be a lottery, though, so don't be surprised if your mileage varies wildly.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 21% | 17% |
| Floral | 10% | 15% |
| Fruity | 2% | 2% |
| Green | 11% | 9% |
| Sweet | 12% | 17% |
| Warm | 18% | 24% |
| Woody | 19% | 15% |
| Earthy | 22% | 15% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 18% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its bold, spicy-citrus profile and varying but often strong performance suggest it's best for social, less formal settings. While not overpowering for an evening out, it may be too assertive for a quiet office environment.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Warm Spicy accords and Geranium, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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