Molyneux Quartz: released in 1977, woody, earthy and fruity, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Molyneux Quartz dupe we found is Jacomo Silences — 84% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Molyneux Quartz dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Molyneux Quartz | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacomo Silences | 84% | about $35* (+17%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Chanel Cristalle Eau de Toilette | 84% | about $150* (+400%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche | 81% | about $120* (+300%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Revlon Charlie Blue | 79% | about $10* (−67%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Dior Diorella | 83% | about $130 (+333%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Evokes the crisp green and mossy character of Molyneux Quartz, leaning into a similar vintage chypre territory.
It shares its green, woody and earthy accords with Molyneux Quartz, opens on Cassia too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,690 community ratings.
Captures the vibrant green fruit and mossy structure that makes Molyneux Quartz so distinct.
It shares its earthy, woody and mossy accords with Molyneux Quartz, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 4,053 community ratings.
Belonging to the same classic aldehydic floral family as Molyneux Quartz, it offers a comparable soapy green depth.
It shares its white floral, woody and earthy accords with Molyneux Quartz, opens on Peach too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 4,398 community ratings.
Shares the sharp floral and green presence found in Molyneux Quartz, offering a direct retro everyday option.
It shares its mossy, woody and earthy accords with Molyneux Quartz, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,196 community ratings.
Brings a similar citrus-fruity green chypre atmosphere to mind, echoing the profile of Molyneux Quartz.
It shares its green, white floral and earthy accords with Molyneux Quartz, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,646 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Revlon Charlie Blue, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Molyneux Quartz.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Molyneux Quartz.
Jacomo Silences, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Molyneux Quartz itself sells from $30.79 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jacomo Silences actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Molyneux Quartz. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Molyneux Quartz notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-31.