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    No.12 Bousval vs. Quartz

    Clearly related
    Quartz by Molyneux bottle

    Quartz

    Molyneux
    Eau de Parfum1977
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    Is No.12 Bousval better than Quartz?

    Quartz rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    Oakmoss
    woodyaromaticwarm spicymossyfloralpowdery

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between No.12 Bousval and Quartz?

    Key facts: No.12 Bousval vs. Quartz
    No.12 BousvalQuartz
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20211977
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerMarie du Petit ThouarsRaymond Chaillan
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    How do No.12 Bousval and Quartz smell?

    No.12 Bousval

    Woody
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Camphor
    Fresh Spicy
    Mossy
    Floral

    Quartz

    Fruity
    Woody
    Earthy
    White Floral
    Green
    Floral
    Mossy
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do No.12 Bousval and Quartz share?

    Top
    BergamotGrapefruit zestLemonMandarin Orange
    Heart
    EucalyptusWhite Ginger LilyOakmossPetitgrainHeliotrope
    HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationIrisLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    Black CedarMuskMyrrhAmber
    OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverBlack Licorice

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Floral Notes
    White Ginger LilyHeliotrope
    HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationIrisLily of the ValleyRose
    Citric Notes
    Petitgrain
    BergamotGrapefruit zestLemonMandarin Orange
    Mossy Notes
    Oakmoss
    Oakmoss
    Woody Notes
    Black Cedar
    Sandalwood

    Where they fit

    When and where do No.12 Bousval and Quartz work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, No.12 Bousval or Quartz?

    Community verdict: No.12 Bousval vs. Quartz
    No.12 BousvalQuartz
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about No.12 Bousval and Quartz?

    The eucalyptus in the heart is where things get interesting. Either it grounds you or it takes you somewhere unexpected. But the Valencia orange and white ginger lily keep it honest, not clinical.No.12 Bousval
    Quartz presents its character directly. There's something mineral and clear about it that sets it apart from many fragrances. The citrus opening is quick and bright.Quartz

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    Where to buy No.12 Bousval and Quartz

    Best price by size: No.12 Bousval vs. Quartz
    No.12 BousvalQuartz
    3.4 oz$62.04ecosmetics

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