Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Quasar Vision

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 301 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua

Maori Collection

3.8257 votes

Rank #19,653 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Quasar Vision

O Boticário

3.78244 votes

Rank #33,082 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Quasar Vision
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Aqua4/7

Quasar Vision3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaMaori Collection

Quasar VisionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

3.78/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerQuasar VisionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

47%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

18%Love

52%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerQuasar VisionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAqua

SillageAqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value67

Category winnerQuasar VisionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

earthy65%

green56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotRed Wine

Heart2 to 3 hours

ThymeBasilAmberIrisLilac

Base3 to 4 hours

VetiverMossPatchouli

Top

GingerLimeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamotMintPitangaBamboo Leaf

Heart

LavenderTurmericBasilGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCedarVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Basil. Durations are only published for Aqua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAquaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex48

Women40

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,653

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#33,082

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Pascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua by Maori Collection presents an aromatic citrus profile anchored by herbal greens and an unusual fruity twist. Crafted by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, the composition opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange alongside a subtle splash of red wine. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reve…

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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, Aqua or Quasar Vision?

Aqua takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes; Quasar Vision is rated 3.78/5 from 244 votes. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Vision for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Quasar Vision?

Aqua lasts longest (Aqua 65/100, Quasar Vision 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Quasar Vision?

Aqua projects furthest (Aqua 53/100, Quasar Vision 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua and Quasar Vision smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Basil.

Is Aqua or Quasar Vision better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua is the stronger pick. For winter, Aqua is the stronger pick. Aqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and Quasar Vision?

Aqua has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Red Wine, heart notes of Thyme, Basil, Amber and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Moss and Patchouli. 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.