Signatures of the Sun

Quercia 2019 Eau de Parfum

Quercia (Eau de Parfum) by Acqua di Parma
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7.8 / 10 332 Ratings
A popular perfume by Acqua di Parma for men, released in 2019. The scent is woody-spicy. It is being marketed by LVMH.
Pronunciation
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Main accords

Woody
Spicy
Citrus
Fresh
Green

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
BergamotBergamot LemonLemon Pink pepperPink pepper PetitgrainPetitgrain
Heart Notes Heart Notes
CedarwoodCedarwood CardamomCardamom GeraniumGeranium
Base Notes Base Notes
Oakmoss absoluteOakmoss absolute Tonka bean absoluteTonka bean absolute PatchouliPatchouli
Ratings
Scent
7.8332 Ratings
Longevity
7.7290 Ratings
Sillage
7.2290 Ratings
Bottle
8.1287 Ratings
Value for money
6.5204 Ratings
Submitted by SunnySmiles, last update on 04/23/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "Signatures of the Sun" collection.
Variant of the fragrance concentration
This is a variant of the perfume Colonia Quercia (Eau de Cologne Concentrée) by Acqua di Parma, which differs in concentration.

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Reviews

11 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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9
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6.5
Scent
Lanatra

18 Reviews
Lanatra
Lanatra
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A walk in the airport
The first whiff from AdP Quercia takes me back many years. I was a teenager and this was not a style I wore myself, but I loved it. To me, it is not as much a walk in an oak wood as it is a walk in the morning hours through the departure area of perhaps Schiphol, Charles de Gaulle or Frankfurt Main, cirka 1991.
AdP (as in Acqua di Parma, not Aéroports de Paris...) Quercia is an excellent, fresh morning scent to me. It is a presence that lasts for many, many hours. It is also a very solid and linear scent that will last you the whole day, excellent quality

While you might say "What's not to like" at this point, this is not a bottle I own. I was close to, but gave up after 5-6 wearings. The reason was that I simply grew a bit tired of it. You see, it still sings "Good morning" well after 16:00, in a voice just a little bit more creaky and worn. Trying to break down exactly what happens, I realised that this perfume sings a song that lacks a baseline, and without it, it does not carry through and becomes ever so little annoying. Whatever counterpart Quercia had in the 80s-90s was grounded with a solid barbershop base, that ensured a safe landing sometime in the early afternoon.

The concept is not dissimilar to Colonia Essenza, although with very different ingredients: Colonia Essenza starts out smelling absolutely lovely, albeit very soapy. But after a time, whatever there was that supported the lovely high notes is gone. And from being an accomplished luxurious soap, it ends up being your regular one.

It is a bit of an Entzauberung process that happens. Acqua di Parma is generally expensive, and Quercia EDP especially so. So therefore, I cannot accept that the world class soprano voice from the morning hours sounds like my highly beloved, but not very musical grandmother after lunch.
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5
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5
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4
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Smirky

386 Reviews
Smirky
Smirky
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Fine if you like spices wrapped in plastic
Quercia has nothing that reminds me of an oak tree and resulted in a strong dislike. Opening has an offensive plastic type of smell which does become milder to a point but still hangs around for the life of the scent. Better description would be a mixture of plastic and spices. Moderate performance and pricey for what it is. Hard pass.

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8
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9
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8.5
Scent
Pollita

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Pollita
Pollita
Top Review 38  
Classic in a modern outfit
Now I have actually read through all the statements to Quercia and am actually the only one with my association to this beautiful perfume from Acqua di Parma. My husband wears Quercia today already the second day and the fragrance suits him great. We both like it. This Italian oak reminds me of a fragrance I know very well. Then last night, the long-awaited eureka. Tabac is what I first think of when I think of Quercia. Now please don't be alarmed. It's not a fragrance twin at all, but that aura that surrounds Mr. Polly when he wears Quercia, I know it too well.

When I was a teenager, Tabac was sometimes in high demand among young gentlemen. Probably one or the other imitated his father or grandfather who had already worn this fragrance. Others reached for this classic because it is still reasonably priced today. Mr. Polly's grandfather had also worn Tabac since it came on the market. And I can't help but think of a very nice older gentleman I know from a riding stable when I think of Tabac.

Looking at the scents of both perfumes, I'm not surprised why I find them similar. We have 2x bergamot and petitgrain in the opening as well as rose geranium in the heart and also 2x a concise oakmoss note. Therefore, my nose (and Mr. Polly's as well) draws certain parallels. Now, of course, Tabac is a classic from 1959, while Quercia was launched in EdP concentration only two years ago. And yes, those differences do show up olfactorily.

Already in my statement about Quercia I let it be known that this mossy Italian is an absolutely modern fragrance. It gets that modern edge from a lush addition of cardamom (a note I tend to go weak over, especially on men), a dash of tonka sweetness in the base, and patchouli. Tabac, on the other hand, features a concise lavender note and also neroli, something we don't find here. The clay note blends in very nicely with Quercia. At no time does the fragrance develop sweet or even sultry overtones, which I like very much. Probably because the sweet tonka bean has found the right counterparts here with earthy patchouli and of course the powerful mossy base.

An all-around beautiful, fresh, traditional fragrance that has been given a wonderfully modern twist, I think. In the radiation, he is very well perceivable, but completely without nerve potential, but with wonderful understatement. At the same time it can score with a very good durability. Clearly a recommendation - for young and old, of course!

Many thanks to Medianus76 for the sample.
34 Comments
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7
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Gandix

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Gandix
Gandix
Top Review 28  
Italy holiday
Every year I spend a short holiday in the south of Italy,
with the family of Don Alfredo,
a cherished habit.
Already my parents were friends with his family
and we played as children until the hot sun gave way to a balmy evening.
Meanwhile Don Alfredo is in his early 40s, an attractive man Stable as an oak, he is now the head of the family.
His warm, brown eyes flash cheekily as he takes me in his arms to greet me.
On his cheeks I smell the finest cream made from olives from our own harvest.
As always, Don Alfredo is perfectly dressed.
He leads me into the backyard of his palazzo The tangy scent of ripe citrus fruits blends with Alfredo's herbal and masculine scent.
At the tables his wife, beautiful, in a white pantsuit is waiting She welcomes me, like the rest of the family, a huge family,
related to each other over many corners.
There is a lot of activity,
all talking at once, shouting at each other across the table.
Don Alfredo and I sit in the still warm moss and talk about old times.
Life is good, it's a holiday I'll be staying another week
and then until next year.
19 Comments
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Medianus76

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Medianus76
Medianus76
Top Review 18  
Quercia - The Oak
The venerable gnarled oak. It has been standing on the light-flooded hill in the shimmering summer mixed forest for centuries. It has seen a lot over the years, and time has left its mark. Deep furrows in the solid bark, the trunk hollowed out by other creatures. Yet the strong branches are broadly branched, and the root system leans deep into the earth.
Its resilience has made it what it is today. Mystical and mysterious, it is considered the king of the forests. Since time immemorial, she has been attributed to the supreme deities, embodying strength, power and constancy in full drives
Many legendary tales entwine around her figure, and her heroic appearance has always drawn people to her in the forest!
The oak symbolizes a strong and self-sufficient resting place...

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Quercia also embodies a beautiful haven of calm for me. A fragrance that bears the name of such a stately tree, that wants to mean something. However, Quercia is certainly not to be equated with a classic forest fragrance. Rather not at all! Nevertheless, a closer look for me can very well build an olfactory bridge to the oak...

The fresh and citrusy reception reveals a consensual presence. Authentic is the prelude, just as an oak just. No sooner have I made myself comfortable under the treetop, joins this wonderful, soft spicy veil of Quercia. It gives the fragrance lasting space and the necessary depth. The wood of the tree lives, it breathes, which is expressed by the superbly balanced tart, slightly edgy woodiness. Coupled with a mordant sweetness, the impression is of a tree in bloom. Certainly plays here the tonka bean as well as the cardamom a few bars with.
The ancient trunk is covered with oak moss, which gives the fragrance this very special and magical aura. Oak moss always breathes a subtle and inconspicuous magic into the fragrances, and awakens the green spirit of the forest, so to speak...

Thus, the fragrance is able to create in a light-footed and elegant way, through individual aromas an interlocking fragrance panorama. He acts at no time artificial or even intrusive. The durability and sillage are appropriate, several hours the fragrance is a pleasant companion in pretty much all situations. Uncomplicated, pleasing and yet unique and special!

Shinrin-yoku stands for the Japanese "art" or therapy of "forest bathing". The stay under large old trees or the stay in forests leads according to these considerations to more well-being and strengthening of the immune system! In this respect, this would be a perfect occasion to enjoy Quercia, and relax under an old oak tree.
Voilá - the reference to fragrance and tree would thus be established.
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GfxdaddyGfxdaddy 1 month ago
10
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8
Sillage
8
Longevity
8
Scent
Good frag, but from the mids give off this slightly plastic smell. Leans more cool weather than summer, but it’s a solid all-year frag.
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TheDunkPapaTheDunkPapa 6 months ago
7
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7
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7
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9
Scent
Not strictly oak, not strictly cedar or any other tree/wood, Quercia is a surprisingly pleasant peppery, woody and rather aromatic scent.
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RisingChaosRisingChaos 1 year ago
7
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9
Longevity
9
Scent
Rich mossy and woody scent speckled with fresh aromatics, warm spices, and lightly sweetened. Heavy oakmoss, cedar (not oak!), and spices.
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