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Quiproquo(1976)

Gres ยท Gres in-house perfumers ยท Chypre

At a glance

An aldehydic mixed-floral composition from Gres's in-house perfumers, opening on bergamot and aldehydes before a blended floral heart, closing on oakmoss, musk, and amber. Quiproquo, Misunderstanding, offers a playful, literary title.

Did you know? This scent's aldehydes carry a famous origin myth, the "accidental overdose" story behind Chanel No. 5, that historians say probably isn't true. Read the full story โ†’
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Brand
Gres
Launched
1976
Family
Chypre

Quiproquo is a fragrance from Gres, released in 1976 and composed by Gres in-house perfumers. It sits in the Chypre family. It opens with Bergamot and Aldehydes, moves into a heart of Mixed Florals, and settles into a base of Oakmoss, Musk, and Amber.

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Top notes
BergamotAldehydes
Heart notes
Mixed Florals
Base notes
OakmossMuskAmber
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โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-07-16