Quercus Eau de Cologne bottle Quercus
Cologne Concentration Edp
U Gender F
1996 Year 1990
££ Price Tier ££££
Eau du Soir Eau de Parfum bottle Eau du Soir

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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 - Eau du Soir Eau de Parfum
A masterful chypre for the refined connoisseur - Eau du Soir is opulent, regal, and unmistakably elegant, enveloping the wearer in mossy, floral intrigue with a commanding presence.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 27%
Floral 21% 17%
Fruity 3% 6%
Green 15% 4%
Sweet 13% 19%
Warm 11% 13%
Woody 8% 8%
Earthy 8% 11%
Animalic 8% 17%
Fresh 25% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Quercus Cologne
Eau du Soir EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 22% vs 45%
Only in Quercus Eau de Cologne
Lime 26% Lemon 26% Bergamot 26%
Only in Eau du Soir Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit 54%
Shared Notes
Musk 20% vs 52%
Amber 17% vs 47%
Only in Quercus Eau de Cologne
Oakmoss 23% Galbanum 20% Sandalwood 19%

Accords

Quercus Eau de Cologne Eau du Soir Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
Chypre
100%
Floral
80%
50%
Green
70%
30%
Woody
60%
30%
Mossy
60%
50%
Aromatic
40%
Fresh
100%
100%
80%
Green shared
50%
70%
Woody shared
30%
60%
Mossy shared
30%
60%
50%
40%

Performance

Quercus Eau de Cologne Eau du Soir Eau de Parfum
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

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.

Eau du Soir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The mossy chypre structure, spicy florals, and deep woods make it ideal for cooler weather and transitional seasons, while the citrus top allows for limited summer use for evening or formal occasions.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date Casual

Its rich, assertive chypre character and strong projection suit formal events and elegant evenings. It can be worn in the office with restraint, but is too commanding for sporty or hyper-casual settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
79%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
87%
Accord
27%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Woody, Mossy accords and Lily of the Valley, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Quercus Eau de Cologne
Eau du Soir Eau de Parfum
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