39 community ratings

Quintessence

Name: Quintessence
Brand: Manos Gerakinis

Perfumer: Manos Gerakinis

2017UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

8.1/ 10

Community score
39 ratings

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Manos Gerakinis Quintessence is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent whose resinous, smoky character suits evenings in the cooler months.

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Skunky's take: My nose picked up something sweet and Skunky has no complaints.

How does it perform?

From 40 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky

What does Quintessence smell like?

It wears well, with good longevity and projection. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between.

It opens with clove, saffron and black pepper for a spicy start. Vanilla, davana and benzoin bring sweetness and resin in the heart. Cedarwood, oud, amber and patchouli settle into a woody, smoky base. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.