Molyneux 1977 Edp

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Quartz

by Raymond Chaillan

Molyneux Quartz is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1977, created by Raymond Chaillan. Quartz opens with Peach, Hyacinth, and Redcurrant Leaf, settles into a heart of Orris, Rose, Jasmine, and Melon, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Musk. Molyneux's Quartz carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
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  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
Quartz Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 30%
Fruity 14%
Green 17%
Sweet 21%
Warm 5%
Woody 14%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Earthy
94%
Fruity
89%
Floral
85%
Mossy
77%

Notes

Top Notes

Redcurrant Leaf 38% Hyacinth 35% Peach 27%

Heart Notes

Orris 19% Melon 18% Honeysuckle 18% Carnation 16% Jasmine 15% Rose 15%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 23% Sandalwood 14% Musk 14% Cedar 14% Benzoin 13% Amber 12% Patchouli 11%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

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.

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Opens with a brisk, almost bitter greenness, hints of peach and hyacinth playing hide-and-seek. The heart is a sophisticated floral bouquet, led by rose and jasmine, given an unexpected lift by a fresh melon note. The drydown is a classic chypre-lover's dream: earthy oakmoss and patchouli mingle with smooth sandalwood and amber, creating a deep, resonant base that feels both timeless and grounded.

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