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Quince

Quince
At a glance

Quince is a fragrance note appearing in 35 perfumes in this directory, built from 1 related material catalogued here.

What it smells like

Quince smells tart, fragrant and slightly honeyed, like a ripe golden fruit with a green, floral, apple-and-pear brightness and a soft, waxy depth. It feels gentle and slightly old-fashioned. It is used in the top and heart to add a rounded, fruity sweetness. It pairs well with rose, jasmine, vanilla, musk and woods.

Quince is listed in 35 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a top note (81% of its appearances). It is most often paired with musk, jasmine, vanilla and sandalwood.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note Ethyl trans-2-hexenoate
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