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Wow, since 2015, 4 users have taken pity on Colonia Quercia to write a comment about it... "Rocket takes off and shortly after it fizzles out dramatically without any light effect" #Impressed.

Is it really so bad that it's not worth writing a comment or is it just that the overview got lost with all the blue and brown barrels of AdP?
The latter almost happened to me, especially with the blue ones I was almost inclined to give up and throw them all into one pot....other topic.

Colonia Quercia starts with a fresh citrus start paired with a touch of aftershave, as I almost expected from AdP. But by far not as "sharp" and chest hair toupee-forming as some others of the brand.

Added to this is a dimmed Petigrain undertone, which makes the whole thing interesting in combination with Tonka. Fragrances that contain too much Petigrain often seem too classic to me. I can't stand tonka bombs that scratch my nose and throat with sweetness. Tonka takes on a kind of lavender substitute role for me and the sweetness gets lost in the projection (also for the wearer). Combined with oakmoss flashing through from time to time, it results in the interpretation of a classic modern fragrance.

Yes, Quercia is for me, similar to MFK's Masculin Pluriel, an own creation in this fragrance segment. MP is clearly influenced by vetiver, which saves its Awith some users and breaks the neck with others. Both show a certain sweetness that is liked or hated. Yes, both probably belong to the controversially discussed camp *hüstl*.

When we talk about paper sweet scents on Parfumo, I expect something completely different. The sky is the limit ...and if this is the entry point, then so be it. At least I don't find it too sweet or sticky at any scent stage. If I sniff the back of my hand moistened with Colonia Quercia all day long, I can imagine that it could get annoying, but I try to avoid that anyway. Not only does it look stupid, but it is also not really close to reality in everyday life.

The result is a friendly, round and warm scent, which for me is gender-neutral a.k.a unisex and suitable for everyday life and office use. This is roughly the positive feedback I have received so far. The EIA is rather a matter of negotiation with the large offer of discount campaigns in the fragrance world, but for me it is set a bit too high (which does not influence the fragrance evaluation)

A glass of tea is an expression of warmth and cordiality. It belongs to the hospitality and politeness during a visit. Well, for my fragrant visit, a glass is handed to me, which I naturally accept with thanks. It was the middle of April when the incense harvest began. The bark of the trees was cut just flat enough to stimulate resin production but not to negatively affect the growth of the trees. About 3 weeks later, the same procedure is carried out again and the fragrant material can be harvested. Under an already somewhat older tree on the sandy ground lies a piece of broken tree bark, which I picked up to smell it. Resinous, balsamic and warmed by the sun. While the incense was laid out in the sun to dry, a brew of sandalwood, myrrh, rose and amber is simmering in the house for a fragrant paste

With Au Coeur du Désert, we embark on a small fragrance journey, which I appreciate because the overall image feels very round and does not impose itself too polarizing on the wearer. The ingredients blend together in a restrained way and create a spicy, warming, slightly balsamic impression that becomes more pleasing as the fragrance progresses. The result is a castrated or dimmed overall composition, which is also very accessible to Central European noses.

There are obviously (similar to other fragrance houses) die-hard fans. The Tauern community, so to speak, who rate the brand's fragrances accordingly benevolently, exuberantly and above average. Not every hype train leaves the marketing station with Christmas tree lights and loud horns. Some of these trains have already been converted to electro-hydride and unerringly visit their user group.
For me, the bottom line is that it remains a successful and wearable fragrance, which is certainly worth testing, but overrated.
There are few test persons who represent an opposite pole in the evaluation.
To pick up the slightly younger readers: The "Influencers" don't have to deal with a horde of "haters"! ;-)
At the end of the day, it is always the personal scent impression that counts...

I guess we have to be so realtistic that new creations by fragrance houses/fashion houses etc are not thrown on the market out of pure charity. Even if they are supposed to convey that using them will make you a better and more successful person. Not to mention the problem kilos that tumble and acne problems that are solved by this.
It is provided for artificial scarcity, posters are printed, on runways of this world with it advertised....und sometimes besides new ways in the naming are broken. The whole thing does not need to be interpreted in a big way, because it only serves sales. A business is not a social club, competition is fierce and the air is very thin.

Our matte black FF smells unexpected for me, although I had read some statements u. Comments on this. i had imagined him extremely sweet (marzipan, etc.), possibly also nutty and in the later course similar to Tuscan Leather something "tarry" becoming.

In contrast, our small, matte friend starts pretty freely with almost everything he has to offer so. In the PB fragrances I usually wait at least 1-2 minutes before I really start to smell actively, otherwise most of them slay me.
Due to the rather straightforward scent progression, I try to focus on the main impression of Fucking F* (oops):
Yes, tonka is the main actor. However, nowhere near as overpowering or annoying as I thought it would be. Velvety almond milk aroma, which, however, does not give the impression of a dessert, etc., but in subliminal accompaniment of iris rather reminds of a slightly sweet and comforting body lotion. The impression pairs throughout with cashmeran, which strikes me as rather spicy, dry, dusty. It results in a certain cosmetic aura with a fresh, tart touch. The whole thing comes on the one hand a little synthetic therefore, however, it prevents the fragrance impression becomes too fat.

It is a surprising, although not a polarizing fragrance. Radically implemented individual components one has certainly already smelled in various fragrances (whether mainstream or niche). The composition, as I find it here, is new to me, however, because of the slightly tart counterbalance and pleases.
in the base it presents itself close to the skin, cuddly something warmer and slightly woody.

In midsummer I would not necessarily want to wear this fragrance, however, quite a great companion for autumn / spring. Rive d'Ambre has for me a similar fragrance character due to its existing contrasts, but brighter tuned to the warmer season.

The listed bitter almond has in the existing dosage not the effect that I run through the world like a human marzipan bar.
Leather I have smelled in many different fragrances. For me here no overwhelming position. Absolutely no relation to Tuscan Leather. If I put my mind to it, I can locate a hint of Ombre Leather...
Muskatellersalabei I can not make out here, but possibly this contributes to the fact that the fragrance does not drift into a too fluffy direction. As a counterpoint, so to speak...

The fragrance holds well its 6 hours, with moderate to good silage. Reactions to Fucking Fabulous will probably be limited to "you smell good". However, that should not only be the incentive to put on a fragrance anyway.

As an aside, I don't understand the whole circus about the fragrance name. About "Holy shit" of Pekji but also no one is upset, right? ;-)