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Penhaligon's

Quercus

Perfumer: Christian Provenzano

1996MenClassic
6.6/ 10
Community score
269 ratings
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Penhaligon's Quercus is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days.

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Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.

How does it perform?

From 192 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
5.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
5.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.0 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

54% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

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

What does Quercus smell like?

Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine or classic.

It opens bright with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and lime. In the heart, cardamom, lily of the valley and jasmine add a soft, lightly spicy floral touch. The base of sandalwood, oakmoss, amber, musk and galbanum settles into a woody, green finish. Floris Cefiro and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Mandarin orange
    • Lemon
  2. First hours

    • Cardamom
    • Lily of the valley
    • Jasmine
  3. Towards evening

    • Musk
    • Sandalwood
    • Amber

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 40%
    Summer
  • 39%
    Spring
  • 14%
    Autumn
  • 6%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    28%
  • Casual
    24%
  • Office
    24%
  • Sport
    14%
  • Evening
    5%
  • Nighttime
    5%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026