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Quince Enters the Fragrance Market
Prepare your wallet: Quince has made its debut in the fragrance industry.
Affordable Luxury from Quince
Since its 2018 launch, Quince has been successful in providing affordable, eco-friendly alternatives to luxury items including ethically-sourced cashmere and lab-created diamonds. As the range of products expands, shopping on Quince now resembles wandering through a digital Macy’s featuring products in subtle shades of gray and brown that look familiar but are priced higher elsewhere. The introduction of eight new Quince perfumes raises the question: Do they replicate our favorite luxury scents? Absolutely.
Quality and Comparison
The new fragrances are crafted by the same expert perfumers behind luxury brands and each is directly matched to a high-end counterpart, allowing customers to enjoy similar scents for less. While the exact fragrances used for inspiration are not disclosed, it’s easy to deduce—Bois de Santal is reminiscent of Le Labo Santal 33, while Oud Rouge echoes the scent profile of Baccarat Rouge 540. In some instances, the new scents mimic the originals almost perfectly. In other cases, they surpass them. However, some may not impress as much.
Highlighted Fragrances and Their Themes
For fans of Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry, Les Cerises offers a captivating blend of cherry and almond notes that intensifies as it warms on your skin. Jasmine Nuit combines elements of Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl with the complexity of sweet jasmine and tuberose, enhancing a rich vanilla finish. Néroli Soleil captures the evocative essence of orange blossom and vanilla, augmented by a hint of lavender, creating a comforting blend.
Value Proposition of Quince Perfumes
Quince scents are ideal for those wanting the luxury scent experience without the hefty price tag—and anyone unfazed by the idea of dupes. Each fragrance embodies a commitment to plant-based materials and offers a return policy if you aren’t satisfied. Given that these scents are derived from proven favorites, they represent a low-risk purchase for building an affordable fragrance collection. At $50 each, you could obtain all eight for the same cost as one bottle of Lost Cherry. Why not give them a try?
