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Colonia Essenza vs Quercus

Colonia Essenza and Quercus overlap 56% in notes and accords; 6 notes appear in both. Colonia Essenza lasts longer: longevity 6.9/10 against 5.8/10 for Quercus. Colonia Essenza projects more: sillage 6.5/10 against 5.3/10 for Quercus.

At a glance

Colonia EssenzaQuercus
BrandAcqua di ParmaPenhaligon's
Release year20101996
ConcentrationEau de CologneNo data
Rating
7.9/101,023 votes
6.6/10269 votes
Longevity
6.9/10
5.8/10
Sillage
6.5/10
5.3/10

When to wear

Seasons
Colonia EssenzaQuercus
Summer37%40%
Spring35%39%
Autumn21%14%
Winter7%6%
Occasions
Colonia EssenzaQuercus
Daytime24%28%
Casual25%24%
Office22%24%
Sport9%14%
Evening11%5%
Nighttime9%5%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Mandarin orange
  • Lemon
  • Lily of the valley
  • Jasmine
  • Amber

Colonia Essenza

Only in this one

  • Orange
  • Neroli
  • Grapefruit
  • Petitgrain
  • Clove
  • Rose
  • Rosemary
  • Vetiver
  • Patchouli
  • White musk

Quercus

Only in this one

  • Lime
  • Cardamom
  • Musk
  • Sandalwood
  • Galbanum
  • Oakmoss

Accords

Colonia Essenza

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Quercus

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Colonia Essenza lasts longer: longevity 6.9/10 against 5.8/10 for Quercus.

Which one projects more?

Colonia Essenza projects more: sillage 6.5/10 against 5.3/10 for Quercus.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 37% of the season votes for Colonia Essenza and 40% for Quercus.

Which one is rated higher?

Colonia Essenza is rated higher: 7.9/10 against 6.6/10 for Quercus.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Lemon, Lily of the valley, Jasmine, Amber.