Quartz
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1977 | Year | 1987 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Colors de Benetton
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Which Should You Buy?
Quartz is a divisive classic, a love-it-or-hate-it green chypre that's either 'heaven in a bottle' or 'bugspray'. It's a proper grown-up scent, confident and complex, not for the faint of heart or those who prefer modern gourmands.
This 80s powerhouse is a divisive beast: a love-it-or-hate-it scent that has been ravaged by reformulation. Fans adore its unique, sporty, and complex blend of fruit and herbs, while detractors find it an overpowering mess, often compared to bug spray.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 4% |
| Floral | 29% | 22% |
| Fruity | 13% | 16% |
| Green | 17% | 21% |
| Sweet | 20% | 22% |
| Warm | 5% | 6% |
| Woody | 13% | 8% |
| Earthy | 13% | 13% |
| Animalic | 5% | 6% |
| Fresh | 13% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and autumn.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and clean, fresh character make it ideal for office and casual wear, as noted by several reviewers. It's a bit too 'serious' and potentially polarising for formal events, and definitely not suited for sport due to its lack of typical 'sporty' notes.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, energetic character makes it perfect for casual and sporty wear. The prominent spice and fruit, coupled with potential strong sillage, make it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Aromatic, Green accords and Rose, Peach notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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