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Quintessence (2015) by Manos Gerakinis — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Quintessence (2015) by Manos Gerakinis

Manos Gerakinis

Quintessence (2015)

8.730

Saffron at first spray; benzoin is what stays on skin.

SpicyOrientalCreamySyntheticWoody

Scent profile

Top notes

SaffronBlack PepperCloves

Heart notes

Agarwood (Oud)WormwoodPatchouliCedar

Base notes

BenzoinVanillaAmber

When to wear it

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

96%

Spring

55%

Summer

40%

Fall

100%

Day

70%

Night

100%

Where

Office

70%

Casual

85%

Date

100%

Club

74%

Formal

83%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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Junaid Perfumes · 1907

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MaxMatto

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Al Haramain

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Ggema

Sport

30%