Fragrance comparison

Amethyst vs Quasar Brave

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,278 ratings analysed

6 wins

Amethyst

Prisma Parfums

4.6481 votes

Rank #5,073 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Brave

O Boticário

4.191,197 votes

Rank #25,468 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst takes 6 of 7 categories.

Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Quasar Brave
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Amethyst6/7

Quasar Brave1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmethystPrisma Parfums

Quasar BraveO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

4.19/ 5 · 1,197 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerAmethystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

79%Love

15%Like

1%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

81 votes

43%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,197 votes

Category winnerAmethystMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAmethyst

SillageAmethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value74

Category winnerQuasar BraveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

amber65%

powdery56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

lavender60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

StrawberryLavenderPearBergamotSugarLimetta

Heart3 to 5 hours

CedarPinePepperIncenseTonkaJasmineMagnoliaRose

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodVanillaAmbroxanVetiverMuskOakmossAmber

Top

PepperBergamotLavenderPearGrapefruitRose

Heart

Black TeaGeraniumMagnolia

Base

AmberCedarSandalwoodOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pear, Bergamot and Cedar. Durations are only published for Amethyst, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall94

Winter92

Day100

Night96

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmethystMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex70

Women8

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,073

PerfumerIsaac Hilton

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#25,468

PerfumerAdilson Rato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amethyst by Prisma Parfums is a sweet, woody fragrance that pairs bright fruit with aromatic forest greenery. It opens with an unmistakable rush of strawberry, pear, bergamot, and spun sugar, freshened by a brisk touch of lavender. As the initial sweetness settles, the composition reveals a crisp heart of pine needles…

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Quasar Brave by O Boticário delivers an energetic punch of fresh bergamot, cracked black pepper, and juicy pear right from the first spray. Created by perfumer Adilson Rato in 2019, this woody aromatic cologne pairs zesty citrus with an earthy heart of black tea leaves, lavender, and geranium. As it settles onto the s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amethyst or Quasar Brave?

Amethyst takes 6 of 7 categories. Amethyst is rated 4.64/5 from 81 votes; Quasar Brave is rated 4.19/5 from 1,197 votes. Choose Amethyst for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Quasar Brave for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst or Quasar Brave?

Amethyst lasts longest (Amethyst 80/100, Quasar Brave 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst or Quasar Brave?

Amethyst projects furthest (Amethyst 66/100, Quasar Brave 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst and Quasar Brave smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pear, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is Amethyst or Quasar Brave better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amethyst is the stronger pick. For winter, Amethyst is the stronger pick. Amethyst suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst and Quasar Brave?

Amethyst has top notes of Strawberry, Lavender, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Pine, Pepper and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ambroxan and Vetiver. Quasar Brave has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Pear, heart notes of Black Tea, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.