Quercia by Santa Maria Novella bottle
Santa Maria Novella

Quercia

3.8/5 · 94 votes Masculine 2024
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.5/5
Sillage2.7/5
Day81
Night66
Fall100
Spring88
Winter69
Summer50
Our take

Quercia presents a dry, woody profile built around oak and vetiver. The oak provides a firm, tannic backbone that feels grounded rather than sweet. Vetiver adds an earthy, root-like quality that keeps the composition close to the soil. This is a fragrance that stays in the natural world without reaching for brightness or citrus.

Lavender appears early but does not dominate. It offers a soft, herbal touch that rounds the sharper edges of the patchouli. The patchouli here is dry and dark, supporting the wood rather than pushing forward with heavy sweetness. Together, these notes create a clean, aromatic structure.

The scent suits a morning walk through a city park or a bright office space. It carries a calm, steady mood that fits daylight without needing to announce itself. Someone who prefers loud, sugary, or tropical compositions will find little to enjoy here. It stays within a classic, masculine register.

Quercia feels honest and unpretentious. The materials work together to form a cohesive woody aroma. It is a straightforward expression of oak, lavender, and earthy greens. The finish rests on the accord of aromatic woods.

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