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Colonia Sandalo vs Quercia

Colonia Sandalo and Quercia overlap 56% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Colonia Sandalo came out in 2016, Quercia in 2019.

At a glance

Colonia SandaloQuercia
BrandAcqua di ParmaAcqua di Parma
Release year20162019
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Parfum
Rating
7.8/10229 votes
7.9/10381 votes
Longevity
7.7/10
7.6/10
Sillage
7.2/10
7.1/10

When to wear

Seasons
Colonia SandaloQuercia
Autumn35%30%
Spring29%30%
Summer16%24%
Winter21%16%
Occasions
Colonia SandaloQuercia
Casual23%25%
Daytime19%21%
Office19%19%
Evening19%16%
Nighttime17%15%
Sport0%5%

Notes

In both

  • Lemon
  • Bergamot
  • Petitgrain
  • Cardamom

Colonia Sandalo

Only in this one

  • Orange
  • Lavender
  • Indian sandalwood
  • Tonka bean
  • Amber

Quercia

Only in this one

  • Pink pepper
  • Geranium
  • Cedarwood
  • Tonka bean absolute
  • Patchouli
  • Oakmoss absolute

Accords

Colonia Sandalo

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

Quercia

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

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 7.7/10 for Colonia Sandalo, 7.6/10 for Quercia.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.2/10 for Colonia Sandalo, 7.1/10 for Quercia.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 21% of the season votes for Colonia Sandalo and 16% for Quercia.

Which one suits summer better?

Quercia suits summer better: summer gets 24% of its season votes, against 16% for Colonia Sandalo.

Which one is rated higher?

Quercia is rated higher: 7.9/10 against 7.8/10 for Colonia Sandalo.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Cardamom.