Fragrance comparison

Ambre & Santal vs Quasar Vision

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 702 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ambre & Santal

L'Occitane en Provence

4.33458 votes

Rank #2,691 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Quasar Vision

O Boticário

3.78244 votes

Rank #31,718 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre & Santal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ambre & Santal
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Quasar Vision
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Ambre & Santal6/7

Quasar Vision1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre & Santal
Community sentiment: Ambre & Santal
Longevity: Ambre & Santal
Sillage & projection: Ambre & Santal
Value for money: Quasar Vision
Versatility: Ambre & Santal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre & Santal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre & SantalL'Occitane en Provence

Quasar VisionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 458 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerAmbre & SantalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

458 votes

18%Love

52%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerAmbre & SantalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAmbre & Santal

SillageAmbre & Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value67

Category winnerQuasar VisionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

balsamic53%

aromatic42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Fig LeafRose

Base7-9 hrs

SandalwoodLabdanumVanillaCedar

Top

GingerLimeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamotMintPitangaBamboo Leaf

Heart

LavenderTurmericBasilGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCedarVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Ambre & Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring18

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmbre & SantalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex71

Women10

Date 36%Casual 27%Work 22%Party 15%

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,691

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#31,718

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Pascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre & SantalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane Ambre & Santal is a warm, resinous woody amber built around dry Mediterranean textures. The scent opens with a brisk flash of aromatic rosemary and bergamot peel that cuts through the initial alcohol lift within minutes. Soon, subtle green fig leaf and soft rose step in to smooth out the edges before the ma…

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Quasar Vision by O Boticário delivers a bright, energetic burst of lime, fresh ginger, and cool mint that feels like stepping out of a cold morning shower. As the zesty opening settles, aromatic lavender, basil, and a subtle pinch of warm turmeric add a clean, herbal crispness to the heart. The base rests on grounding…

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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, Ambre & Santal or Quasar Vision?

Ambre & Santal takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre & Santal is rated 4.33/5 from 458 votes; Quasar Vision is rated 3.78/5 from 244 votes. Choose Ambre & Santal for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Quasar Vision for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ambre & Santal or Quasar Vision?

Ambre & Santal lasts longest (Ambre & Santal 64/100, Quasar Vision 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre & Santal or Quasar Vision?

Ambre & Santal projects furthest (Ambre & Santal 57/100, Quasar Vision 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre & Santal and Quasar Vision smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Labdanum.

Is Ambre & Santal or Quasar Vision better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre & Santal is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre & Santal is the stronger pick. Ambre & Santal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre & Santal and Quasar Vision?

Ambre & Santal has top notes of Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Vanilla and Cedar. Quasar Vision has top notes of Ginger, Lime, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Turmeric, Basil and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Cedar.