Description Quercus is a bright, green-citrus cologne — Amalfi lemon, lime and bergamot over a mossy, galbanum-sharpened base. Composed by perfumer Christian Provenzano and launched in 1996, Quercus (Latin for “oak”) is one of Penhaligon’s older, more classical colognes — predating the house’s Portraits and Trade Routes collections entirely. It opens on a burst of Amalfi lemon, lime, bergamot and mandarin orange, moves into a light floral heart of lily of the valley, jasmine and cardamom, and settles into a green, mossy base of oakmoss, musk, galbanum, sandalwood and amber. It’s a traditional eau de cologne structure — sparkling and green rather than sweet or heavy. Scent Character Fresh — 33% Woody — 29% Floral — 17% Sweet — 12% Spicy — 8% Translation: a citrus-forward cologne with a mossy, green-woody backbone — fresh and sharp up top, quietly earthy underneath. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Amalfi Lemon, Lime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange Heart: Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Cardamom Base: Oakmoss, Musk, Galbanum, Sandalwood, Amber Performance Longevity: Moderate — expect 4–6 hours on skin, typical for a classical Eau de Cologne structure built on volatile citrus. Sillage: Light to moderate, strongest in the first half hour. Projection: A bright, sparkling burst on application that settles quickly into a soft, green-mossy skin scent — plan to reapply through the day. Best Occasions & Season Built for Spring and Summer. An easy, low-commitment Everyday and Leisure fragrance. Gender: Unisex. Concentration & Provenance Concentration: Eau de Cologne Perfumer: Christian Provenzano House: Penhaligon’s (London, England) Year: 1996 Try Before You Commit Classical colognes wear very differently from modern EDPs — sample it first to see if its light, mossy-citrus style suits you. We offer authentic decants starting at $8.99 for a 1mL sample, plus 5mL for $34.99 and 10mL for $59.99, all decanted from genuine retail stock. 100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors Every decant is hand-poured from genuine, authorized-distributor bottles — never imitations. With 200,000+ orders fulfilled and a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating, we offer free US shipping on orders over $100 and hassle-free returns. FAQ How long has Quercus been around?Since 1996 — it predates Penhaligon’s Portraits and Trade Routes collections and is one of the house’s more classical colognes. Is it long-lasting?No, not especially — moderate longevity (4–6 hours) is normal for this style of citrus cologne. Reapplication is part of wearing it. Is it for men or women?Unisex — a green citrus cologne that wears well on anyone who likes fresh, classical scents. What does a sample include?An authentic decant in a labeled atomizer, drawn from a genuine retail bottle — enough wears to judge how Quercus performs on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
