Penhaligon's Quercus
Citrus, green, aromatic, mossy, and woody.
Top Notes: Basil, Lime, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin
Heart Notes: Cardamom, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley
Base Notes: Galbanum, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk, Amber
Quercus opens with vivid citrus and basil before settling through soft florals and spice into a mossy, woody cologne base.
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Route map
Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Basil, Lime, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin
- Heart
- Cardamom, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley
- Base
- Galbanum, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk, Amber
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- perfumesandrea
- Release year
- 1996
- Concentration
- Eau de Cologne
- Fragrance family
- Citrus Aromatic
- Expected wear
- Moderate
- Scent profile
- Citrus, Green, Aromatic, Mossy, Woody
- Full bottle size
- 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Basil, Lime, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin
- Middle
- Cardamom, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley
- Base
- Galbanum, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk, Amber
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Citrus, Green, Aromatic, Mossy, Woody
Musk and woods create a skin-close, textural profile with a grounded finish.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
This warm woody profile has enough structure for professional or dressed-up settings while still fitting comfortably into evening plans and cool-weather weekends.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Quercus is a classic citrus-aromatic cologne with more mossy structure than its bright opening initially suggests. Lemon, lime, bergamot and mandarin arrive with a crisp burst of citrus while basil adds a green herbal edge. Cardamom, jasmine and lily of the valley soften the middle, then galbanum, sandalwood, oakmoss, musk and amber build a woody-mossy base. It remains fresh and easygoing, but the drydown gives it more depth than a fleeting splash cologne. It suits shoppers who want citrus freshness with herbs, florals and oakmoss rather than aquatic or modern ambroxan effects.