Jesús del Pozo 1999 EDT

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Adventure Quasar

by Pierre Wargnye

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Jesús del Pozo Adventure Quasar is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1999, created by Pierre Wargnye. Adventure Quasar opens with Kumquat, Woody Notes, and Yuzu, settles into a heart of Gin, Lavender, Ginger, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss, and Fig Leaf. Jesús del Pozo's Adventure Quasar carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This flanker to the original Quasar is divisive; some find it a compelling, spicier take on a classic, while others dismiss it as unoriginal and weaker. Expect a fresh, green, and slightly boozy ride.
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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Bold
  • Clean
  • Confident
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Adventure Quasar Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

With moderate longevity and sillage, it is suitable for casual wear and can be invigorating for sport. While its fresh profile works for the office, its unique boozy notes might be a bit too distinctive for highly formal settings, and it shines particularly well in warmer, daytime contexts.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Adventure Quasar bursts open with a vibrant, almost bitter citrus punch from kumquat and yuzu, immediately joined by subtle woody undertones. As it settles, a sophisticated heart of gin and ginger emerges, underscored by herbal lavender and sage, lending an aromatic booziness. The dry down is a comforting blend of earthy oakmoss and fig leaf, with a clean cedar and musk finish, evoking a humid, tropical forest vibe.

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