Quartz Silver

I got caught by surprise when, in 2012, on an international trip to Buenos Aires, I came across this release in a perfume store. As a faithful lover of the traditional fragrance and aware that the Molyneux colognes are far from being the most expensive among the Designers, I didn't think twice before test it and, consequently, buy a bottle. Quartz Silver is considered a fougère, but I rate it as a fruity-oceanic, whose fragrance combines perfectly with the blue color of its liquid. Brings notes of lemon, orange, and cardamom from Guatemala, right in the output. Then, it combines notes of cinnamon, violets, lavender, and cedar in the heart. Finally, the base brings notes of patchouli and tonka bean. The official press release says that the fragrance leads us to a tropical forest, with an aroma of fresh and green nuances. I kind of agree with the idea of the tropical forest, but not on the green side. For me, it's closer to the forest side that surrounds a waterfall, with some fruit trees around and a certain humidity in the air, produced by falling water mist. The fragrance touches the skin in a fruity way, with the orange juice and the touch of cardamom. Forget the lemon! He does not appear. The heart beats strong and the lavender, along with the violet, dominates the evolution. The cinnamon note is barely noticeable, it's not a cologne rich in spices. And from the base, you can feel a slight creaminess of the tonka bean. Quartz Silver is a typically blue scent, which fits very well on hot days. While Quartz Pour Homme represents the more formal side, this one presents a more relaxed and youthful side of the brand. It projects less than its predecessor (at least on my skin), but has good durability.