Fragrance comparison

Quercia vs Flabbergast

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

Quercia

Santa Maria Novella · 2024

3.7794 votes

Rank #14,858 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Flabbergast

Odyssey

3.7230 votes

Rank #20,074 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flabbergast takes 3 of 5 categories.

Quercia
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Flabbergast
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Quercia2/5

Flabbergast3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QuerciaSanta Maria Novella

FlabbergastOdyssey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

3.72/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 31%Had 1%Want 68%

Category winnerQuerciaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

27%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

94 votes

67%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFlabbergast

SillageFlabbergast

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value59

Category winnerFlabbergastBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy83%

aromatic65%

patchouli48%

lavender30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

cacao84%

sweet77%

chocolate69%

vanilla61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lavender

Heart

VetiverPatchouli

Base

Oak

Top

Dark ChocolateBrandyCaramel

Heart

Cacao PodVanillaPatchouli

Base

VetiverOakAmber

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Patchouli and Oak. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night81

Spring33

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex23

Women4

Men13

Unisex81

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2024

Reviews16

Overall rank#20,074

PerfumerAnunsith Wongkornvanich

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerQuerciaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Santa Maria Novella Quercia offers a crisp, grounded interpretation of classic woody perfumery. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of aromatic lavender, bringing the brisk cleanliness of traditional Italian barbershop grooming. As the brisk opening settles, earthy vetiver and dark patchouli create a dry, herbal bo…

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Flabbergast by Odyssey leans into a rich, edible profile centered on dark chocolate and brandy. It offers a warm, gourmand experience that feels approachable for daily wear during cooler months. This scent bridges the gap between indulgent dessert notes and a structured woody base, making it a versatile choice for any…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Quercia or Flabbergast?

Flabbergast takes 3 of 5 categories. Quercia is rated 3.77/5 from 94 votes; Flabbergast is rated 3.72/5 from 30 votes. Choose Quercia for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Flabbergast for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Quercia or Flabbergast?

Flabbergast lasts longest (Flabbergast 78/100, Quercia 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quercia or Flabbergast?

Flabbergast projects furthest (Flabbergast 67/100, Quercia 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quercia and Flabbergast smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Patchouli and Oak.

Is Quercia or Flabbergast better for summer or winter?

Quercia suits daytime wear; Flabbergast suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quercia and Flabbergast?

Quercia has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Oak. Flabbergast has top notes of Dark Chocolate, Brandy and Caramel, heart notes of Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Oak and Amber.