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Antonio Puig Quorum fragrance
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Antonio Puig Quorum

EDT Masculine · 1981 · by Rosendo Mateu, Alberto Morillas, Max Gavarry
7.4 /10

Antonio Puig Quorum scores 8/10 for longevity and performs best in Cold conditions.

Best in Cold 8/10 longevity
From USD 15–35From EUR 14–32From GBP 12–28From PKR 4,000–10,000From AED 60–130From INR 1,245–2,905From SAR 56–131
8 Longevity
8 Sillage
6 Versatility
10 Value
5.2 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

Woody Aromatic Leather Green
THE SCENT, LAYER BY LAYER

From the first impression to the lasting trail.

Top notes

The first impression

Heart notes

The character of the scent

Base notes

The lasting impression

Notes unfold and overlap differently on every skin.

Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileWoodyAromaticLeatherGreenACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Evening Casual Formal (bold statement)
Seasons
Autumn Winter

Climate Performance

Avg 5.2 / 10
Extreme Heat
2/10
Poor
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
3/10
Poor
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
5/10
Average
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
7/10
Good
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
9/10
Excellent
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

A quintessential 80s powerhouse fragrance, a bold and uncompromising woody-aromatic beast for the confident man.

How It Wears

Absolutely not for hot climates; its heavy oakmoss, tobacco, and leather notes would be suffocating. Best for very cool evenings or controlled indoor environments.

How It Compares

Often pitted against Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, Quorum is generally considered even more rugged and potent, a true forest in a bottle.

The Controversy

Its intense and dated profile can be polarizing; some find it too harsh or 'old-fashioned', while others revere its classic masculinity.

The Antonio Puig Quorum Review

When a fragrance achieves the kind of ubiquity that Antonio Puig Quorum has, cynicism is the easy response. The harder — and more honest — question is: why? What is it about this EDT from Antonio Puig that has made it a fixture in so many wardrobes across continents? Released in 1981, Antonio Puig Quorum built its following on Woody, Aromatic, Leather, Green, and years on, it has not lost a step.

A quintessential 80s powerhouse fragrance, a bold and uncompromising woody-aromatic beast for the confident man.

How Antonio Puig Quorum Smells: Notes & Development

Antonio Puig Quorum opens with Artemisia, Caraway, Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit — an assertive first impression that carries across a room. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: Pine Tree, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Carnation, Cyclamen and Jasmine. Hours in, what remains is the foundation: Oakmoss, Tobacco, Leather and Amber.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Woody, Aromatic, Leather, Green — easy to place and easy to wear.

Longevity & Projection: Antonio Puig Quorum on the Clock

Longevity (8/10): Antonio Puig Quorum delivers strong longevity for EDT. On most skin types expect 8–12 hours. A single morning application typically carries through well into the evening without reinforcement.

Sillage (8/10): Antonio Puig Quorum projects as a confident aura, detectable by those nearby. One or two sprays is all that is needed — over-application will overpower rather than impress.

Versatility (6/10): Antonio Puig Quorum is context-aware, performing well across a range of situations without feeling mismatched. It thrives in its intended context but may feel mismatched further outside that sweet spot.

Value (10/10): At around $15, Antonio Puig Quorum delivers significantly more than its price tag suggests — one of the better value propositions in its category.

How Antonio Puig Quorum Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, Antonio Puig Quorum does best in cold (Murree, New York) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast. The number to watch is extreme heat (Riyadh, Phoenix) at 2/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

Absolutely not for hot climates; its heavy oakmoss, tobacco, and leather notes would be suffocating. Best for very cool evenings or controlled indoor environments.

The composition explains it: Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit are volatile materials that flash off quickly once the temperature rises, taking much of the character along.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Occasions & When to Wear

Antonio Puig Quorum is best suited to Evening, Casual, Formal (bold statement). The projection ensures presence without deliberate effort — ideal for outdoor gatherings and social occasions where you want to register.

Seasonally, Antonio Puig Quorum performs best in Autumn, Winter. The climate data supports this range, though performance at the extremes — deep cold or intense heat — may vary.

Often pitted against Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, Quorum is generally considered even more rugged and potent, a true forest in a bottle.

Antonio Puig Quorum Price Guide

Internationally, Antonio Puig Quorum sits at $15–$35. That is a genuinely accessible price point — a bottle that can be worn daily and repurchased without ceremony.

Regional pricing: PKR 4,000–10,000 in Pakistan, AED 60–130 in the UAE, ₹1,300–₹3,000 in India. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Online Retailers, Drugstores. GCC/UAE: Hypermarkets, Online Retailers. Pakistan: Hypermarkets, Online Retailers.

Verdict

Antonio Puig Quorum earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 7.4/10 puts Antonio Puig Quorum in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Its intense and dated profile can be polarizing; some find it too harsh or 'old-fashioned', while others revere its classic masculinity.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Antonio Puig Quorum last?

Antonio Puig Quorum has a longevity score of 8/10. On average skin, expect 8–12 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Antonio Puig Quorum worth the price?

At around $15, Antonio Puig Quorum by Antonio Puig is an excellent value for its price category. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Antonio Puig Quorum smell like?

Antonio Puig Quorum is characterised by Woody, Aromatic, Leather, Green accords. Opening with Artemisia and Caraway, the heart revolves around Pine Tree and Sandalwood, settling into a base of Oakmoss and Tobacco.

Is Antonio Puig Quorum good for hot or humid weather?

Antonio Puig Quorum was not designed for extreme heat (score: 3/10). In genuinely hot climates, reserve it for cooled indoor environments or evening wear.

Is Antonio Puig Quorum for men or women?

Antonio Puig Quorum is marketed as a Masculine fragrance. Fragrance gender classifications are marketing constructs. Wear what you love.