Fragrance comparison

Ambre des Abysses vs Quasar Vision

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 756 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ambre des Abysses

Houbigant

4.38512 votes

Rank #22,727 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Vision

O Boticário

3.78244 votes

Rank #30,880 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre des Abysses takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Ambre des Abysses6/7

Quasar Vision1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre des AbyssesHoubigant

Quasar VisionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

512 votes

18%Love

52%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAmbre des Abysses

SillageAmbre des Abysses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerQuasar VisionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match48%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

Orange BlossomMintBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumAmberPatchouliRosemaryJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanOakmossLeather

Top

GingerLimeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamotMintPitangaBamboo Leaf

Heart

LavenderTurmericBasilGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCedarVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Geranium and Amber. Durations are only published for Ambre des Abysses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter70

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

Work 32%Date 28%Casual 25%Party 15%

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,727

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,880

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Pascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre des Abysses by Houbigant pulls off a rare balancing act on skin. The opening hits with cold garden mint and sparkling bergamot before bitter orange blossom warms up the center. It feels remarkably crisp. Then the foundation turns dark, unfurling rich amber, earthy oakmoss, and soft leather over a comforting base…

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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 des Abysses or Quasar Vision?

Ambre des Abysses takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre des Abysses is rated 4.38/5 from 512 votes; Quasar Vision is rated 3.78/5 from 244 votes. Choose Ambre des Abysses for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Quasar Vision for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ambre des Abysses or Quasar Vision?

Ambre des Abysses lasts longest (Ambre des Abysses 76/100, Quasar Vision 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre des Abysses or Quasar Vision?

Ambre des Abysses projects furthest (Ambre des Abysses 60/100, Quasar Vision 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre des Abysses and Quasar Vision smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Geranium and Amber.

Is Ambre des Abysses or Quasar Vision better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambre des Abysses and Quasar Vision?

Ambre des Abysses has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Amber, Patchouli and Rosemary, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Leather. 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.