ACQUA DI PARMA
QUERCIA

2019

Lemon
Pink Pepper
bergamot
Petitgrain

CedarWOOD
Cardamom
Geranium

Moss
Tonka Bean
Patchouli

‘The earthy scent of oakmoss meets the vibrant notes of citrus in an unforgettably enveloping fragrance that evokes a morning walk through a magnificent forest. Quercia takes you on a walk through a forest of oak trees where the mysterious green scent in the air inspires a fresh and earthy sensation. The deep and noble notes of oakmoss are distilled, together with notes of bergamot, petitgrain and geranium for a deep and enveloping composition.’ – Acqua di Parma

I can’t say that I was enamored with the way Quercia (EDP) dried down. The opening was enough, some sharp citrus and levity. But straight away there’s a huge dose of tonka bean and sweetness that completely takes over the composition.

I found myself a little bit baffled by the reviews I’d read of this one; often remarking on how amazing of a mossy and spicy scent this is. I don’t get that vibe; it doesn’t have any texture of sparkle that reminds me of a good moss. Instead, it has the flat, every so slightly aquatic nature of a men’s shampoo mixed with the flat sweetness of tonka bean.

Ending up in a mix that closer resembles designer DNA’s like Le Male than anything traditionally mossy. Granted, I much prefer Quercia and it has a more natural, forest-y backbone and the citrus notes still linger a bit, which helps a lot, but I wasn’t overly happy with this one.