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Acqua di Parma•Italy (Est. 1916)•2019Eau de ParfumTrue Unisex1 views

Quercia (Signatures of the Sun)

Master Perfumer:Francois Demachy(France)

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Acqua di Parma Quercia (Signatures of the Sun) architectures a woody spicy profile driven by Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, opening with Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain before transitioning into a structured heart of Cardamom, Geranium, Cedar. The dry-down anchors the composition on Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, sustaining moderate projection over 6-8 hours.

Longevity (Hours): 6-8 hours

Sillage / Projection: Moderate (Arm's Length)

Versatility Score: 8.1/10

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OLFACTORY ARCHITECTURE & NOTE PYRAMID3-Tier Molecular Dispersion

Olfactory Note Pyramid

Layer-by-layer molecular breakdown of top, heart, and base notes.

TIER 1 • OPENING

Top Notes (Opening)

First 0 - 30 Minutes•High Volatility

Sparkling, lightweight molecules released upon initial atomization.

LemonCitrusClick to inspect

BergamotCitrusClick to inspect

PetitgrainCitrusClick to inspect

Pink PepperSpicyClick to inspect

TIER 2 • CORE CHARACTER

Heart Notes (Core Character)

30 Min - 4 Hours•Moderate Volatility (Core)

The heart constructing the main olfactory signature and sillage aura.

CardamomSpicyClick to inspect

GeraniumFloralClick to inspect

CedarWoodyClick to inspect

TIER 3 • FIXATIVE FOUNDATION

Base Notes (Drydown & Fixatives)

4 - 24+ Hours•Low Volatility (Base)

Dense molecular fixatives, woods, and resins anchoring the scent to skin.

OakmossWoodyClick to inspect

Tonka BeanWoodyClick to inspect

PatchouliWoodyClick to inspect

MOLECULAR SILLAGE STREAM• 0m → 24h+

Spectral Scent Dispersion

TIER 1 • OPENING PHASE0 min

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OLFACTORY SPECTRUMSensory Balance

Dominant Accords & Character Matrix

Main accords determined by chromatographic composition and volatile oils.

5 Primary Accords

Cumulative Accord DistributionDominant to Subtle

Mossy

92%

Dominant Accord

Aromatic

84%

Dominant Accord

Woody

76%

Strong Body

Citrus

68%

Strong Body

Warm Spicy

60%

Strong Body

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA VERDICTVerified Empirical Wear Tests

The Olfactory Verdict

Objective consensus mapped through chemical volatility metrics and verified collector evaluations.

Longevity & Adhesion≈ 6-8 hours

Balanced Signature Longevity

Skin Volatility Curve50%

Formula TenacityEau de Parfum

0hTop

4hHeart

8hBase

12h+Fixation

Harmonious evaporation dynamics ensure a dependable, day-long evolution on pulse points.

Sillage & Projection0.5 – 1.5 m

Moderate (Arm's Length)

Moderate AuraTier 2 / 4

0.5m1.5m2.5m3m+

Refined arm’s-length presence ideal for professional and social settings.

Profile & CharacterSpectrum

Universal Unisex Accord

Feminine

Unisex

Masculine

Core IdentityMossy • Aromatic

Versatility Index8.1 / 10

Balanced accords harmonize masculine and feminine facets with equal elegance.

CLIMATIC AFFINITY & TIME CYCLE

When to Wear It?

Seasonal Affinity Distribution

Dominant: Summer

Winter•Cold & Crisp

11%

Spring•Mild & Fresh

34%

Summer•Warm & Sunny

35%

Fall•Cool & Breezy

20%

Time of Day & Chrono Rhythm

Day

Daytime•Office & Sunlight

54%

Night•Evening & Event

22%

24h Round-the-Clock•All-Day Signature

24%

TARGET ENVIRONMENTS & VENUES

Ideal Places & Social Settings

TARGET ENVIRONMENT

DAILY & URBAN

Everyday City & Casual Places

Effortless urban comfort suited for daily errands, shopping avenues, campuses, and street wear.

2–3 Sprays95% Fit

WORK & OFFICE

Office, Work & Corporate

Controlled arm’s-length aura ideal for offices, meeting rooms, and shared professional workplaces.

2–3 Sprays92% Fit

CAFÉ & SOCIAL

Café, Brunch & Weekend Hangouts

Relaxed, inviting character tailored for cafés, sunlit terraces, weekend brunches, and casual lounges.

2–3 Sprays89% Fit

TRAVEL & TRIP

Travel, Holiday & Coastal Trips

Captures an uplifting getaway spirit across coastal resorts, holiday promenades, and city sightseeing.

3–4 Sprays86% Fit

SPECTRAL ANALYSIS & FORMULATIONMolecular Fingerprint

GC-MS Chemical Compounds & Fixatives

Spectrometry-identified aromatic molecules and synthetic fixative captives forming the scent backbone.

Limonene

CAS: 5989-27-5

Sparkling cold-pressed orange peel, crisp lemon zest, and effervescent top-note lift.

Function: Primary cyclic monoterpene in natural citrus oils driving immediate initial projection.

Linalool

CAS: 78-70-6

Luminous floral-woody freshness with bergamot, lavender, and petitgrain nuances.

Function: Naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol bridging radiant citrus openings into floral hearts.

Coumarin

CAS: 91-64-5

Sweet tonka bean, warm hay, toasted almond, powdery vanilla.

Function: First synthetic molecule used in luxury perfumery (Fougère Royale 1882); core of fougères and oriental ambers.

Iso E Super

CAS: 54464-57-2

Velvety, cedar-like, ambergris-sheen, transparent and expanding woody aura.

Function: Synthesized by IFF; forms the heart of modern niche perfumery (e.g. Santal 33, Molecule 01).

Citronellol

CAS: 106-22-9

Dewy fresh rose petal, rosy geranium leaf, and luminous citrus-floral lift.

Function: Essential rose alcohol imparting natural petal realism to Damask rose and geranium accords.

Patchoulol

CAS: 5986-55-0

Deep earthy forest floor, dark cocoa-woodiness, and velvety balsamic base tenacity.

Function: Sesquiterpene alcohol defining the longevity and richness of natural Indonesian patchouli oil.

ENCYCLOPEDIA SCENT SYNOPSIS & TECHNICAL DEFINITIONVerified Taxonomy

Curated Olfactory Encyclopedia & Laboratory Technical Standard

Quercia (Signatures of the Sun) by Acqua di Parma is a unisex woody spicy Eau de Parfum released in 2019 and composed by Francois Demachy. Its official olfactory pyramid combines top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cardamom, Geranium, Cedar, and a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Patchouli.

Fragrance HouseAcqua di ParmaItaly • Est. 1916

Nose (Perfumer)Francois DemachyFrance

ConcentrationEau de Parfum6-8 hours Longevity

Release & Gender2019 • True UnisexModerate (Arm's Length) Sillage

PRIMARY AROMA CHEMICALS IDENTIFIED IN FORMULA

ISO 9235 Standard

Limonene5989-27-5

Linalool78-70-6

Coumarin91-64-5

Iso E Super54464-57-2

Citronellol106-22-9

Patchoulol5986-55-0

Batch Code History & Reformulations

Documented IFRA reformulations and vintage variation logs.

First introduced by Acqua di Parma in 2019 as an Eau de Parfum formulation by Francois Demachy, batches maintain consistent IFRA-compliant aromatic concentration and standard house flacon presentation.

CURATORIAL FAQ DOSSIERVerified Facts

Key Questions & Curatorial FAQ for Quercia (Signatures of the Sun)

Direct answers regarding longevity, seasonal pairing, olfactory notes, and formulation batch history for Acqua di Parma Quercia (Signatures of the Sun).

How long does Acqua di Parma Quercia (Signatures of the Sun) last, and how is its sillage projection?

Quercia (Signatures of the Sun) demonstrates an authentic longevity of approximately 6-8 hours on skin and textiles, projecting with a "Moderate (Arm's Length)" sillage radius.

Which seasons and occasions are ideal for wearing Quercia (Signatures of the Sun)?

Quercia (Signatures of the Sun) performs at its peak during Summer & Spring & Autumn & Winter (Everyday City & Casual Places, Office, Work & Corporate), boasting a curatorial versatility rating of 8.1/10.

What are the signature fragrance notes and olfactory pyramid of Quercia (Signatures of the Sun)?

Opens with notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain, transitions through Cardamom, Geranium, Cedar, and grounds into Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Patchouli. Driven by Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin molecular aroma compounds.

Has Quercia (Signatures of the Sun) undergone any known reformulations or batch variations?

What is the concentration tier and gender classification of Quercia (Signatures of the Sun)?

Quercia (Signatures of the Sun) is formulated as an authentic Eau de Parfum with a classified gender orientation of True Unisex.

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Quercia (Signatures of the Sun) Head-to-Head Comparisons

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