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    Quorum vs. Catalyst for Men

    Quorum by Antonio Puig bottle

    Quorum

    Antonio Puig
    Eau de Toilette1981
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Quorum peaks in winter, while Catalyst for Men belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Quorum vs. Catalyst for Men
    QuorumCatalyst for Men
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19811994
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Max Gavarry, Rosendo MateuIlias Ermenidis, Harry Frémont
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Quorum

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Leather
    Citrus
    Tobacco
    Fresh Spicy

    Catalyst for Men

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Green
    Citrus
    Amber
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ArtemisiaBergamotGrapefruitCuminLemon
    BergamotMandarin OrangeLavenderMintCarawayGalbanumArtemisia
    Heart
    CarnationPatchouliJasmineCyclamenSandalwood
    CarnationNutmegCinnamonChamomileBlackcurrantLily of the ValleyVioletBay Leaf
    Base
    MossFrankincenseLeatherTobaccoAmber
    SandalwoodCedarLeatherIncenseTonka BeanBenzoinOakmossVetiverMuskPatchouliCoconut

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Quorum vs. Catalyst for Men
    QuorumCatalyst for Men
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The cumin opening isn't for everyone. That's the point. It announces this isn't a soft choice or a quiet one. The leather-tobacco drydown is where Quorum earns its reputation, warm, confident.Quorum
    Aromatic fougeres split people. This one leans into it, the galbanum and mint up top are decisive, the warm spice in the heart is the payoff, and by the time the cedar and incense settle.Catalyst for Men

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Quorum vs. Catalyst for Men
    QuorumCatalyst for Men
    Best offer$19.00ecosmetics

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