Fragrance comparison

Animagical Man vs Quasar Rush

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 331 ratings analysed

6 wins

Animagical Man

Puma

3.69134 votes

Rank #17,705 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Rush

O Boticário

3.37197 votes

Rank #39,403 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Animagical Man takes 6 of 7 categories.

Animagical Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Quasar Rush
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Animagical Man6/7

Quasar Rush1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Animagical ManPuma

Quasar RushO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 31%Had 58%Want 11%

3.37/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 58%Had 28%Want 14%

Category winnerAnimagical ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

61%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

134 votes

11%Love

37%Like

32%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerAnimagical ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Rush

SillageAnimagical Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAnimagical ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

fruity83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

fresh56%

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomApple

Heart2-3 hrs

PineappleRosemaryBasil

Base3-5 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Top

Sicilian LemonMintPineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeBasilCardamomNutmeg

Heart

Water NotesLavenderViolet LeafCedarCashmeranAmberMossCoriander

Base

MuskBalsamic NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pineapple, Rosemary and Basil. Durations are only published for Animagical Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall31

Winter5

Day100

Night29

Spring76

Summer100

Fall24

Winter7

Day100

Night20

Category winnerAnimagical ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex24

Women4

Casual 45%Work 32%Party 13%Date 11%

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#39,403

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnimagical ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Animagical Man starts with a sharp blast of crisp green apple and warm cardamom seeds. The opening feels crunchy and energetic. Within ten minutes, juicy pineapple steps forward alongside garden basil and crushed rosemary to create an aromatic, fresh spicy sweetness. It smells like chilled tropical fruit sliced o…

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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, Animagical Man or Quasar Rush?

Animagical Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Animagical Man is rated 3.69/5 from 134 votes; Quasar Rush is rated 3.37/5 from 197 votes. Choose Animagical Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Rush for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Animagical Man or Quasar Rush?

They last about the same: Quasar Rush 52/100, Animagical Man 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Animagical Man or Quasar Rush?

Animagical Man projects furthest (Animagical Man 46/100, Quasar Rush 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Animagical Man and Quasar Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pineapple, Rosemary and Basil.

Is Animagical Man or Quasar Rush better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Animagical Man and Quasar Rush?

Animagical Man has top notes of Cardamom and Apple, heart notes of Pineapple, Rosemary and Basil, a base of Woodsy Notes. 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.