Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Men Wins vs Quasar Rush

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 341 ratings analysed

5 wins

212 VIP Men Wins

Carolina Herrera

4.08144 votes

Rank #10,112 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Rush

O Boticário

3.37197 votes

Rank #38,950 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Men Wins takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 VIP Men Wins
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quasar Rush
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

212 VIP Men Wins5/7

Quasar Rush2/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Men Wins
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Men Wins
Longevity: 212 VIP Men Wins
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Men Wins
Value for money: Quasar Rush
Versatility: Quasar Rush
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 VIP Men Wins

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP Men WinsCarolina Herrera

Quasar RushO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.37/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 58%Had 28%Want 14%

Category winner212 VIP Men WinsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

144 votes

11%Love

37%Like

32%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

197 votes

Category winner212 VIP Men WinsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Men Wins

Sillage212 VIP Men Wins

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value58

Category winnerQuasar RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

green70%

sweet60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

YuzuBasilMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Madagascar PepperLavender

Base6-7 hrs

SkinTonka Bean

Top

Sicilian LemonMintPineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeBasilCardamomNutmeg

Heart

Water NotesLavenderViolet LeafCedarCashmeranAmberMossCoriander

Base

MuskBalsamic NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBasil, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for 212 VIP Men Wins, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night37

Spring76

Summer100

Fall24

Winter7

Day100

Night20

Category winnerQuasar RushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 16%Party 13%

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,112

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#38,950

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 VIP Men WinsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men Wins delivers an energetic blast of bitter yuzu, juicy mandarin orange, and crushed sweet basil right from the first spray. The opening feels bright and athletic. Within twenty minutes, spicy Madagascar pepper and clean French lavender take over the heart, tempering the initial citrus tart…

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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, 212 VIP Men Wins or Quasar Rush?

212 VIP Men Wins takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Men Wins is rated 4.08/5 from 144 votes; Quasar Rush is rated 3.37/5 from 197 votes. Choose 212 VIP Men Wins for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Rush for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Men Wins or Quasar Rush?

212 VIP Men Wins lasts longest (212 VIP Men Wins 65/100, Quasar Rush 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Men Wins or Quasar Rush?

212 VIP Men Wins projects furthest (212 VIP Men Wins 55/100, Quasar Rush 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Men Wins and Quasar Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Tonka Bean.

Is 212 VIP Men Wins or Quasar Rush better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quasar Rush is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 VIP Men Wins is the stronger pick. 212 VIP Men Wins suits daytime wear; Quasar Rush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Men Wins and Quasar Rush?

212 VIP Men Wins has top notes of Yuzu, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Madagascar Pepper and Lavender, a base of Skin and Tonka Bean. 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.