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Home Fragrances Quintessence Dare

Eau de parfum

Quintessence Dare

Gender:

Female

Segment:

Lux perfumes

Fragrance information:

1989: the world took its first breath of Dare Quintessence. A feminine fragrance from the fruit and floral families. In eau de parfum — and that's all it takes to fall in love.

Made in the United States, backed by a long and proud tradition. Dare Quintessence — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

A scent you'll want to wear again and again — discovering something new every time. The official website of Quintessence — http://www.ixoraparfum.com/.

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The olfactory structure of Dare is shaped as a living composition, where layers reveal themselves with precision and warmth. The style of Quintessence is evident in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. No excess details, only what works, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de parfum supports the depth and body this composition needs.

The olfactory framework is driven by these accords: Citrus and Floral without random overlap. The profile is feminine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.

When the structure is mixed the opening appears as one connected movement with a glittering citrus mood: Citrus accord, Floral Notes and Green Chord.

The middle and base stages are felt as a smooth transition from opening to trail, which keeps the fragrance coherent.

At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Citrus, Floral, Green and Whiteflower. It also reaches into Fruit. Within olfactory families the scent maps to Floral and Fruit.

In summary Dare sounds complete from start to finish — the first stage creates momentum, the middle layer carries the identity, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the fragrances best experienced on skin.

Gender	Female
Brand	Quintessence
Segment	Premium perfumery
Country	United States
Website	https://quintessencefragrances.com
Year of production	1989
Status	Discontinued
Concentration	Eau de parfum

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Citrus accord

Floral Notes

Green Chord

Mixed notes

Citrus accord Floral Notes Green Chord

Families

Floral

Fruit

Persistence

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