Quercus Eau de Cologne vs Drenched in London Extrait

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Quercus Eau de Cologne bottle Quercus EDC
EDC Concentration Extrait
U Gender M
1996 Year 2025
££ Price Tier £
Drenched in London Extrait bottle Drenched in London Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Quercus EDC
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 - Drenched in London Extrait
This is a clean, versatile workhorse that manages to be both fresh and sophisticated without trying too hard. Expect compliments, but don't expect it to rock your world - it's a solid, reliable choice for everyday elegance.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Quercus EDC
Drenched in London Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 35%
Lemon 25% vs 64%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 34% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 22% vs 41%
Musk 20% vs 14%
Sandalwood 19% vs 22%
Amber 17% vs 21%
Only in Quercus
Galbanum 20%

Accords

Quercus Drenched in London
100%
Citrus
100%
Musky
98%
Powdery
93%
Amber
91%
30%
Woody
78%
60%
White Floral
64%
30%
Mossy
64%
Rose
64%
50%
Aromatic
54%
Earthy
54%
50%
Green
40%
Fresh
Citrus shared
100%
100%
98%
93%
91%
Woody shared
30%
78%
White Floral shared
60%
64%
Mossy shared
30%
64%
64%
Aromatic shared
50%
54%
54%
50%
40%

Performance

Quercus Drenched in London
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Quercus

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.

Drenched in London

Seasons

Best For:
Spring

Its citrus, musky and powdery composition leans towards spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean profile and moderate projection make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While elegant enough for dates and less formal occasions, it might lack the bold presence some seek for black-tie events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, white floral, aromatic

Key Differences

Adds angelica and rose, drops cardamom and galbanum

Where to buy

Quercus EDC
Drenched in London Extrait
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