About Quartz
Quartz Perfume by Molyneux launched in 1978, a floral oriental from the storied French fashion house founded by Captain Edward Molyneux. The seventies had no patience for timid scents. Quartz reflected that era perfectly: rich, powdery, and unapologetically feminine, it built a loyal following that kept it relevant well past its debut.
Fragrance Family:
Floral Oriental
Scent Type:
Warm, powdery, floral, sweet
Notes:
Sandalwood, musk, amber, and vetiver anchor the dry-down in a warm, close-wearing quality that defined the era. That powdery skin-scent character is what most wearers remember first. The floral heart pairs rose and jasmine with ylang-ylang, which brings a heady, almost tropical density to the center. Up top, an aldehydic brightness opens things out: bergamot and green notes introduce a clean, slightly soapy freshness before the fragrance settles inward toward the base.
Suggested Use
Cooler months suit Quartz best. When the temperature drops, the amber and sandalwood base reads as comforting rather than heavy, and the overall effect feels considered rather than overpowering. Sillage is substantial, so a single application to the décolletage carries through an entire evening without needing a refresh. Layering over unscented body lotion is worth trying — the powdery floral heart develops more fully that way, deepening gradually over the course of a few hours.
| Attribute Name | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Molyneux |
| Fragrance Name | Quartz |
| Fragrance Classification | Sample, Shower Gel, Perfume, Body Lotion |
| Volume | Available in 2 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml and 195 ml |
| Top Notes | Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon |
| Heart Notes | Iris (Orris), Jasmine, Lily of the Valley (Muguet), Rose, Honeysuckle |
| Base Notes | Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Moss |
| Gender | Women |
| Year Of Launch | 1977 |
