Quartz
MolyneuxEau de Parfum1977
Side by side
Quartz vs. Shocking You
Is Quartz better than Shocking You?
Quartz wears longer on skin, while Shocking You projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotOakmossJasmineSandalwoodIrisLily of the ValleyRose
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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 Shocking You?
| Quartz | Shocking You | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 1977 | 1976 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Raymond Chaillan | — |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Quartz and Shocking You smell?
Quartz
Fruity
Woody
Earthy
White Floral
Green
Floral
Mossy
Aromatic
Shocking You
Floral
Green
White Floral
Rose
Aromatic
Citrus
Aldehydic
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Quartz and Shocking You share?
Top
BergamotGrapefruit zestLemonMandarin Orange
HyacinthAldehydesGalbanumBergamotNeroli
Heart
HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationIrisLily of the ValleyRose
CloveJasmineIrisLily of the ValleyRoseYlang-YlangRaspberry
Base
OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverBlack Licorice
OakmossBenzoinLeatherMuskCedarSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationIrisLily of the ValleyRose
HyacinthJasmineIrisLily of the ValleyRoseYlang-Ylang
Citric Notes
BergamotGrapefruit zestLemonMandarin Orange
BergamotNeroli
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
CedarSandalwood
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Where they fit
When and where do Quartz and Shocking You work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Quartz or Shocking You?
| Quartz | Shocking You | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Quartz and Shocking You?
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
The aldehydic lift is a 70s signature, not everyone wants that sparkle. But for those who crave green florals with real backbone, it is exactly the provocation worth wearing.Shocking You
The hunt
Where to buy Quartz and Shocking You
| Quartz | Shocking You | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $62.04ecosmetics | — |
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