Quercus Eau de Cologne bottle Quercus
Cologne Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1996 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Porto Neroli Eau de Parfum bottle Porto Neroli

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Quercus Eau de Cologne
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.
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Our Verdict - Porto Neroli Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper sun-drenched holiday in a bottle, if you can get past the initial synthetic zing. It's a bit of a love-it-or-hate-it for some, but generally wins over those who crave that classic neroli freshness, especially after it's had a bit of time to settle.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 22%
Floral 21% 24%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 15% 22%
Sweet 13% 14%
Warm 11% 7%
Woody 8% 1%
Earthy 8% 8%
Animalic 8% 5%
Fresh 25% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Quercus Cologne
Porto Neroli EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 25% vs 20%
Mandarin 22% vs 18%
Only in Quercus Eau de Cologne
Lime 26% Bergamot 26%
Only in Porto Neroli Eau de Parfum
Neroli 26% Bitter Orange 18% Jasmine 17%
Shared Notes
Amber 17% vs 30%
Only in Porto Neroli Eau de Parfum
Green 39% Wormwood 31%

Accords

Quercus Eau de Cologne Porto Neroli Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
60%
White Floral
76%
50%
Aromatic
46%
50%
Green
48%
40%
Fresh
48%
30%
Woody
30%
Mossy
Citrus shared
100%
100%
White Floral shared
60%
76%
Aromatic shared
50%
46%
Green shared
50%
48%
Fresh shared
40%
48%
30%
30%

Performance

Quercus Eau de Cologne Porto Neroli Eau de Parfum
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Quercus Eau de Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

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.

Porto Neroli Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean profile makes it great for casual daytime wear and even sports, but its moderate longevity and projection mean it won't overwhelm an office. It's not quite sophisticated enough for formal events or romantic dates, being more suited for relaxed, sun-filled occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
79%
Accord
95%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, White Floral, Green accords and Jasmine, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Quercus Eau de Cologne
Porto Neroli Eau de Parfum
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