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Friday, May 21, 2021

Quartz by Molyneux c1977

Quartz by Molyneux: launched in 1977, in USA by 1978. In association with Sanofi. Created by Jean-Pierre Subrenat.




Fragrance Composition:


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So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral-fruity-woody fragrance for women. It begins with a fruity green top, followed by a fruity floral heart, resting on a mossy, powdery base. The base is complete with crumpled leaves of North American essences. fruity, green and flowering, combining green tangerine and the zest of grapefruit.
  • Top notes: cassie, peach, hyacinth, lemon, Italian green mandarin, green tangerine, bergamot and grapefruit zest
  • Middle notes: carnation, melon, orris, Florentine iris, jasmine, lily of the valley, wild honeysuckle and oriental rose
  • Base notes: benzoin, musk, cedar, amber, Javan vetiver, Mysore sandalwood, Tyrolean oakmoss absolute and Singapore patchouli


Bottle:

Presented in a refined clear stylish bottle with a black cap designed by Serge Mansau.






Fate of the Fragrance:


Quartz has suffered from reformulation over the years and some of the original notes found in the first version are no longer present in the new formula.
  • Top notes: cassia, peach, hyacinth
  • Middle notes: carnation, melon, orris root, jasmine, rose and honeysuckle
  • Base notes: sandalwood, amber, musk, benzoin, cedar and patchouli

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