Fragrance comparison

Preludio vs Quorum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3,625 ratings analysed

Preludio

Gritti

3.63121 votes

Rank #19,590 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Quorum

Antonio Puig

3.883,504 votes

Rank #362 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quorum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Preludio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quorum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Preludio1/7

Quorum6/7

Ratings & consensus: Quorum
Community sentiment: Quorum
Longevity: Quorum
Sillage & projection: Quorum
Value for money: Quorum
Versatility: Preludio
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Quorum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

PreludioGritti

QuorumAntonio Puig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

3.88/ 5 · 3,504 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerQuorumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

121 votes

36%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

3,026 votes

Category winnerQuorumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityQuorum

SillageQuorum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value89

Category winnerQuorumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

lavender80%

ozonic70%

aquatic60%

citrus50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

tobacco61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderWatermelonLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

Pine TreeWoody NotesSandalwoodTobacco

Base4 to 6 hours

BorageMuskAmber

Top

ArtemisiaCarawayLemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Pine TreePatchouliSandalwoodCarnationCyclamenJasmine

Base

OakmossTobaccoLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pine Tree, Sandalwood and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Preludio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall76

Winter59

Day100

Night62

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPreludioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex39

Women7

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#362

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Max Gavarry, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews348

Category winnerQuorumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Preludio by Gritti opens with an unexpected pairing of crisp lavender, tart lemon, and juicy watermelon, creating a brisk, ozonic introduction that feels both clean and cooling. As the initial splash settles, the heart reveals an earthy forest character built around pine tree needles, smooth sandalwood, and dry woody …

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Quorum is a dry, green aromatic with pine, moss, tobacco and leather at its core. It opens sharp and old-school, then settles into a woody, earthy dry-down that many vintage fans find confident, masculine and surprisingly good for the price. It suits someone who enjoys classic barbershop-adjacent scents with a darker…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Preludio or Quorum?

Quorum takes 6 of 7 categories. Preludio is rated 3.63/5 from 121 votes; Quorum is rated 3.88/5 from 3,504 votes. Choose Preludio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quorum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Preludio or Quorum?

Quorum lasts longest (Quorum 72/100, Preludio 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Preludio or Quorum?

Projection is very close: Quorum 64/100, Preludio 62/100 for sillage.

Do Preludio and Quorum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pine Tree, Sandalwood and Tobacco.

Is Preludio or Quorum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Preludio is the stronger pick. For winter, Quorum is the stronger pick. Preludio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Preludio and Quorum?

Preludio has top notes of Lavender, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Tobacco, a base of Borage, Musk and Amber. Quorum has top notes of Artemisia, Caraway, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Tobacco, Leather and Amber.