Quartz
MolyneuxEau de Parfum1977
Side by side
Quartz vs. Calandre
Is Quartz better than Calandre?
Quartz peaks in summer, while Calandre belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
BergamotOakmossJasmineSandalwoodVetiverLily of the ValleyRose
woodyearthywhite floralgreenfloralaromatic
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Calandre?
| Quartz | Calandre | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1977 | 1969 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Raymond Chaillan | Michel Hy |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Quartz and Calandre smell?
Quartz
Fruity
Woody
Earthy
White Floral
Green
Floral
Mossy
Aromatic
Calandre
Green
Rose
Aldehydic
Fresh
Earthy
Woody
White Floral
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Quartz and Calandre share?
Top
BergamotGrapefruit zestLemonMandarin Orange
AldehydesGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationIrisLily of the ValleyRose
RoseLily of the ValleyOrris RootHyacinthGeraniumJasmine
Base
OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverBlack Licorice
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationIrisLily of the ValleyRose
RoseLily of the ValleyHyacinthGeraniumJasmine
Citric Notes
BergamotGrapefruit zestLemonMandarin Orange
Bergamot
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green NotesVetiver
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Quartz and Calandre work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Quartz or Calandre?
| Quartz | Calandre | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Quartz and Calandre?
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
Calandre's aldehydic lift is the point, not a side effect. Bergamot keeps it from going static on wool, bright enough for someone who thinks No.5 is too much. The rose heart is what earns the vote.Calandre
The hunt
Where to buy Quartz and Calandre
| Quartz | Calandre | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $62.04ecosmetics | $43.00ecosmetics |
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