Collection: Quince Perfumes

Quince in perfume smells like a tart, golden fruit, somewhere between apple and pear with a honeyed edge. On Scendira, 120+ perfumes list quince as a note, from about $10 to $470.

About the Quince Fruit

Quince is a hard, fragrant fruit that is eaten cooked, usually as jam or paste, and it has a rich, perfumed smell even when raw. In fragrance it adds a mellow, slightly floral fruitiness to the opening.

Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo Green Swing, Hermès Galop d'Hermès and Chanel Chance Eau Tendre are perfumes people discuss in the communities Scendira tracks, and each lists quince. All three list quince at the top.

Suits: People who like tart golden fruit with a honeyed edge. Skip if: you want a dry, non-fruity opening.

For the wider family, see fruity perfumes. Neighbouring notes worth a look: apple perfumes and pear perfumes.