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1881 Fairplay vs Quasar Rush

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

Updated 241 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Fairplay takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • 1881 Fairplay

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Quasar Rush

    Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1881 Fairplay7/7
Quasar Rush0/7
Ratings & consensus
1881 Fairplay
Community sentiment
1881 Fairplay
Longevity
1881 Fairplay
Sillage & projection
1881 Fairplay
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 RushO Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%
3.37/ 5 · 197 votes
Have 58%Had 28%Want 14%
Category winner1881 FairplayRating 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

11%Love
37%Like
32%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

197 votes

Category winner1881 FairplayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate59
Category winners

Longevity1881 Fairplay

Sillage1881 Fairplay

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value58
Category winner1881 FairplayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
citrus70%
warm spicy60%
herbal50%
aromatic100%
aquatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
green69%
fresh61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

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
Sicilian LemonMintPineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeBasilCardamomNutmeg
Heart
Water NotesLavenderViolet LeafCedarCashmeranAmberMossCoriander
Base
MuskBalsamic NotesTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Basil, Nutmeg and Rosemary. 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
Spring76
Summer100
Fall24
Winter7
Day100
Night20
Category winner1881 FairplayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men83
Unisex17
Women0
Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%
Men85
Unisex14
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#39,858

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

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 Rush by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing aromatic fougere built for warm, active days. It opens with an immediate burst of crisp mint, tart Sicilian lemon, and juicy pineapple that feels like stepping out of a cold morning shower. As the citrus sparkle settles, fresh aquatic notes, clean lavender, and herbac…

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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 Rush?

1881 Fairplay takes 7 of 7 categories. 1881 Fairplay is rated 3.93/5 from 44 votes; Quasar Rush is rated 3.37/5 from 197 votes. Choose 1881 Fairplay for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Rush for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Fairplay or Quasar Rush?

1881 Fairplay lasts longest (1881 Fairplay 61/100, Quasar Rush 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Fairplay or Quasar Rush?

1881 Fairplay projects furthest (1881 Fairplay 53/100, Quasar Rush 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Fairplay and Quasar Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Basil, Nutmeg and Rosemary.

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

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

What are the notes in 1881 Fairplay and Quasar Rush?

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 Rush has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Mint, Pineapple and Rosemary, heart notes of Water Notes, Lavender, Violet Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Balsamic Notes and Tonka Bean.

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