Fragrance comparison

1881 Fairplay vs Quasar Fire

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 535 ratings analysed

1881 Fairplay

Cerruti

3.9344 votes

Rank #18,136 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Quasar Fire

O Boticário · 2005

4.52491 votes

Rank #23,198 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Fire takes 4 of 7 categories.

1881 Fairplay
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Quasar Fire
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

1881 Fairplay3/7

Quasar Fire4/7

Ratings & consensus: Quasar Fire
Community sentiment: Quasar Fire
Longevity: Quasar Fire
Sillage & projection: Quasar Fire
Value for money: 1881 Fairplay
Versatility: 1881 Fairplay
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Fairplay

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1881 FairplayCerruti

Quasar FireO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

4.52/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 9%Had 74%Want 17%

Category winnerQuasar FireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

65%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerQuasar FireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Fire

SillageQuasar Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winner1881 FairplayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

herbal50%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

woody74%

powdery56%

amber30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonCorianderPepper

Heart2-3 hrs

BasilNutmegRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Pepper, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for 1881 Fairplay, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter6

Day100

Night24

Spring41

Summer12

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winner1881 FairplayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews0

Category winner1881 FairplayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Fairplay opens with a zesty splash of Amalfi lemon, sharpened by coriander and freshly ground pepper. It feels instantly crisp and awakening on skin. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk citrus settles into a verdant heart of green basil, savory rosemary, and a subtle grating of warm nutmeg. As the fragrance…

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Quasar Fire by O Boticário is an energetic woody spicy cologne that pairs zesty citrus with dry kitchen spices. It opens with an invigorating splash of grapefruit, mandarin orange, and crisp green notes before shifting into a warm heart of black pepper, grated nutmeg, and star anise. As the scent settles, Virginia ced…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1881 Fairplay or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 Fairplay is rated 3.93/5 from 44 votes; Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes. Choose 1881 Fairplay for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Fire for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Fairplay or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire lasts longest (Quasar Fire 72/100, 1881 Fairplay 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Fairplay or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire projects furthest (Quasar Fire 63/100, 1881 Fairplay 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Fairplay and Quasar Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Pepper, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Is 1881 Fairplay or Quasar Fire better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Fairplay is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Fire is the stronger pick. 1881 Fairplay suits daytime wear; Quasar Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Fairplay and Quasar Fire?

1881 Fairplay has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Coriander and Pepper, heart notes of Basil, Nutmeg and Rosemary, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Quasar Fire has top notes of Green Notes, Carambola (Star Fruit), Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Star Anise, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.