Fragrance note · Fruits and nuts
Quince
Tart golden fruit, between pear and apple, with a lemony, slightly rosy sweetness.
You may know it from quince jam
Where it comes from
Synthetic
Usually built from aroma chemicals; quince fruit is not a standard perfumery extract.
Botanical name: Cydonia oblonga
Worth knowing
Usually a constructed fruit scent, not quince extract.
Accords it shows up in
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Often paired with
The notes that appear next to Quince most often in our catalogue.
Well-known fragrances with Quince
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Houses that use it most
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