Puig
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Cumin immediately dominates with an almost savoury warmth, accompanied by bright bergamot and grapefruit that attempt to lighten the mood. The leather accord crashes in simultaneously, creating an unexpectedly spiced, slightly dusty green character that feels almost herbal from the artemisia.
The composition settles into a deeply woody, leather-forward narrative as patchouli and sandalwood merge into earthy transparency. Carnation adds a subtle clove-tinged spiciness whilst frankincense begins its gradual ascent, introducing an austere resinous element that transforms the fragrance into something more austere and contemplative.
What remains is a subtle mossy base with leather, tobacco, and amber intertwining into a soft, smoky whisper against the skin. The spice has largely departed; only a faint cumin-tinged warmth persists alongside dry, almost leathery sandalwood—ultimately quite restrained and skin-close.
Quorum Puig arrives as something of a paradox: a fragrance that announces itself with considerable spice and brightness, yet possesses a fundamentally austere, almost intellectual character. The cumin-led opening immediately establishes this as a scent built on contrast—that warm, earthy spice clashing pleasingly against the sharp citrus top notes, creating an impression of deliberate tension rather than harmonious balance.
What's immediately striking is the leather accord, which emerges early and never truly relinquishes its grip. By the heart, the patchouli has darkened considerably, lending an almost tobacco-like earthiness that amplifies the leather's woody undertones. The carnation here plays a curious role—rather than offering typical floral prettiness, it adds a clove-like spiciness that reinforces the composition's savoury character. There's an unmistakable inkiness to proceedings; frankincense in the base adds a resinous, ecclesiastical weight.
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