Penhaligon's 1996
Quercus
Opens with Amalfi Lemon, Lime, Bergamot, and Mandarin Orange and a brisk bitterness developing through a mossy heart of Lily-of-the-valley, Jasmine, and Cardamom over an earthy, classic base of Oakmoss, Musk, Galbanum, and Sandalwood.
Climate fit
Hot & Humid Comfortable in heat and monsoon, refreshing without suffocating.
Reformulation: A reformulation is on record. Older batches may smell different.
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Not a known clone
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Longevity
5h
Sillage
Moderate
Launched
1996
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