Quorum Silver

For the price of Quorum Silver, it represents incredible value. There are scents double and even triple the cost, which are not as well blended, or as good quality as this. As others have indicated, the main note in this is Cedar, which is the fulcrum; surrounding this are the other notes listed which compliment the cedar at different points. Off the bat the scent is paired with orange and bergamot, which gives it a bright, sparkling opening; leading to a hint lavender and ginger which sweetens the scent somewhat. The cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg, do most of the heavy lifting of the cedar, emphasising the spicy element of the cedar, but they never smell too 'hot' or irritating, as some spicy scents often do. Then maybe after 4 hours the patchouli and amber round the scent off to an earthy, pleasant aspect. Throughout the scent, it retains its sparkling nature, never becoming cloying or unpleasant. The only discordant note in Quorum Silver which I detect is after the lavender and ginger give way to the spicy heart of the scent, there is an air of something 'burnt' (the cardamon mixing with the nutmeg?), it's feint, but it's definitely there. Though that recedes as the scent progresses. Personally, I also would've preferred the lavender and orange to be much more prominent, though that's a small quibble as it is a very well made fragrance for the price. In spite of its composition, it is not just for Autumn, Winter or evening wear, but is truly versatile, and suitable for any occasion. 7/10.

I will not lie or even attempt to explain the “why” of my adoration for this fragrance. First and foremost, there is a nice vintage vibe to it that is well done and still makes it quite wearable today. It reminds me of my Father & older brothers after a shower and shave and getting ready for the day or evening for a night out on the town. Just a clean, spicy yet fresh with woods fragrance. The ginger, citrus and other spices meld beautifully with that pinch of nutmeg & pink pepper in the mids. I do not catch any cinnamon notes at all. But, the enchantment for me is all in the later drydown with that Virginia Cedar & Patchouli accord with a light Amber essence that seals the deal. Those top & mid notes are not completely gone as they dance in and out during the wearing that just puts a grin on my face the whole day. It’s not a projection monster nor do I desire it to be. Just a well rounded and masculine fragrance that hints of the flavors from yesteryear while still having enough of a modern twist to be worn just ea easily today. Not for young folk or those that just prefer things on the sweeter side. But, if you grew up in the 70’s & 80’s and remember those pungent and in your face Fougeres and aromatic creations, Quorum Silver will take you back with a scent traveling time machine for a nostalgic yet chic ride to indulge your senses and assert what a masculine vibe was. And for the price of entry, it’s a steal and well worth the trip down memory lane. Antonio Puig did us a solid.

"THUMP!" That's the sound of the perfumer dropping the mic after their first sniff of THIS creation. Hear me out on this and you'll see what I'm saying. The perfumer managed to make the ideal man's fragrance! I don't mean ideal smell (although omg this is GOOD) ...I mean if a woman could describe her ideal man through a fragrance ...she would describe Quorum Silver: "He is so handsome that you WILL be proud to have him by your side. There is no doubt of his strength, but he doesn't need to grunt while lifting weights to prove it. There is a smooth side to him to where you can't help but melt in his arms. There is a longevity and energy to him that makes you feel pleased that he'll last longer and perform better than most. There is a mature side to him that lets you know that he has his sh!t together. Last but not least, there is a bright side to him that never fails to lift you up on even the worst of days, no matter the day of the month." There's more... Not only is this a masterpiece on it's own ...but dare to layer this with any fragrance that is missing those characteristics and it will most likely make the other fragrance better. Let me sum this up by saying that this is no gourmand panty dropper ...this is for the man who doesn't need a gourmand panty dropper. "THUMP!" Amazingly blended, year round, 30+, 10/10

This was a blind buy, based on positive reviews here. I am glad I took those reviews to heart and gave it a shot! I don't profess to have a connoisseur's nose for all the ingredients, but I find Quorum Silver to have successfully nailed the spicy, cedarwood elements. There's a pleasant peppery element, and do I detect a hint of leather? Not many others have indicated that aspect, but I sense it in the background. Quorum Silver is a very masculine scent, which for guys in the under-30 crowd will make them stand out from the cloyingly-sweet metrosexual scents so common in clubs and bars. There's an older-guy essence about it, but in sort of a hip, "Mad Men" (the TV series) kind of vibe. As others have noted, Quorum Silver softens and improves with the dry-down, but this seems to me to be rather "linear" in nature: the essential elements remain consistent from start to finish. For me that enhances the perceived longevity, and I like this scent from start to finish. Scent: 8 Longevity: 9 Sillage: 8 Overall: 8.5 Purchased at Marshalls/Winners here in Canada, at $14.99 for 50ml bottle, which makes this the best value in my cabinet. **EDIT**: A friendly reminder. Like its sibling product, Quorum, these bottles emit a prodigious amount with each spray. Each spray of Quorum Silver is like two shots of most other bottles.

Quorum Silver is a great smelling, relatively long lasting, big bang for your buck fragrance. It's also made by Puig who, in my opinion, puts out and continues to make some of the highest quality fragrances that don't smell synthetic and beat out many houses that sell juice for 5-10 times the price. Quorum Silver is a bit linear, in my experience, but has always gotten compliments; not only from my wife, but from men and women I work with, waitresses at restaurants and bars, etc. It opens up with lavender and a slightly citrusy peppery ginger with a definite presence of cedar. The citrus and lavender fade and the fragrance dries down to a lightly warm and slightly spicy (amber and nutmeg/ginger) cedar and woody scent that lasts between 5-7 hours. The amber is anything but "old man/woman" and the spice is fresh and not a stagnant cinnamon/clove that people normally expect when they hear "spice". It's warm and strong enough to wear in colder weather, yet dry and fresh enough to wear in the summer. Some people say it smells mature, but I disagree. I'd agree with it being "mature" if mature meant college-age+ as this never goes anywhere near the geriatric powdery-floraly-musk that I associate with more mature fragrances. Even as a blind-buy Quorum Silver is a no brainer.