Penhaligon's Quercus: released in 1996, citrus, white floral and aromatic, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Penhaligon's Quercus dupe we found is Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Barts for Women — 77% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.
The closest scent match — the best Penhaligon's Quercus dupe we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Penhaligon's Quercus | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Barts for Women | 77% | about $20 (−60%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Provides an effervescent burst of tropical citrus and green freshness echoing the casual summer vibe of Penhaligon's Quercus.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Penhaligon's Quercus, opens on Lime too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 275 community ratings.
Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Barts for Women, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Penhaligon's Quercus.
Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Barts for Women, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Penhaligon's Quercus.
Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Barts for Women, at 77% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Penhaligon's Quercus itself sells from €160 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Barts for Women saves you about $40 a year against Penhaligon's Quercus. 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 1 last a full 8 hours. Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Barts for Women comes closest at 4.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Penhaligon's Quercus notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-31.