Quartz
MolyneuxEau de Parfum1977
Side by side
Quartz vs. Oscar
Is Quartz better than Oscar?
Quartz peaks in summer, while Oscar belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotJasminePatchouliCarnationSandalwoodVetiverIrisRose
woodywhite floralaromaticpowderywarm spicy
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 Quartz and Oscar?
| Quartz | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1977 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Raymond Chaillan | Jean-Louis Sieuzac |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Quartz and Oscar smell?
Quartz
Fruity
Woody
Earthy
White Floral
Green
Floral
Mossy
Aromatic
Oscar
Woody
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Tuberose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Quartz and Oscar share?
Top
BergamotGrapefruit zestLemonMandarin Orange
Orange BlossomPeachGardeniaBasilCorianderBergamotGalbanum
Heart
HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationIrisLily of the ValleyRose
CyclamenJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrchidTuberoseLavenderRoseRosemary
Base
OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverBlack Licorice
CloveAmberMyrrhSandalwoodPatchouliOpoponaxVetiverCarnationMuskCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationIrisLily of the ValleyRose
CyclamenOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaIrisOrchidCarnationTuberoseLavenderRose
Citric Notes
BergamotGrapefruit zestLemonMandarin Orange
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Quartz and Oscar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Quartz or Oscar?
| Quartz | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Quartz and Oscar?
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
If you love vintage fragrances, Oscar will feel like finding a dress in your grandmother's closet that fits perfectly. It's a classic floral with an herbal backbone.Oscar
The hunt
Where to buy Quartz and Oscar
| Quartz | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $38.95ecosmetics |
| 89ml | — | $28.69fragrancenet |
| ≈ 100 ml | $62.04ecosmetics · 3.4 oz | $22.95fragranceshop · 3.3 oz |
| 6.7 oz | — | $55.49ecosmetics |
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