Quercus
Perfumer: Christian Provenzano
269 ratings
From your scent profile
Penhaligon's Quercus is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days.
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.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy 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.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Spicy
- 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
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Mandarin orange
- Lemon
First hours
- Cardamom
- Lily of the valley
- Jasmine
Towards evening
- Musk
- Sandalwood
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Summer
- 39%Spring
- 14%Autumn
- 6%Winter
- Daytime28%
- Casual24%
- Office24%
- Sport14%
- Evening5%
- Nighttime5%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
72% matchCefiro (Eau de Toilette)
Floris · 2002
63% matchKnize Two (Toilet Water)
Knize · 1978
63% matchEau de Rochas (1970) (Eau de Toilette)
Rochas · 1970
63% matchVerdant Whisper / 森息
J-Scent · 2026
62% matchGreen Water (1993)
Jacques Fath · 1993
59% matchVia Verri (2010)
Etro · 2010
57% matchCacharel pour L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Cacharel · 1981
56% matchColonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne)
Acqua di Parma · 2010
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Last updated: October 26, 2026


















