Fragrance comparison

Babēl vs Quasar Deep Blue

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 133 ratings analysed

Babēl

3.805 votes

Rank #64,378 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Deep Blue

O Boticário

3.46128 votes

Rank #42,330 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Babēl
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Quasar Deep Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Babēl2/4

Quasar Deep Blue2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BabēlBabēl

Quasar Deep BlueO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

3.46/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 68%Had 21%Want 11%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

13%Love

42%Like

29%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityBabēl

SillageBabēl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value62

Category winnerQuasar Deep BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

ozonic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack PepperCardamom

Heart

GeraniumViolet LeafIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

VetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaCashmeran

Top

BergamotCardamomBlack PepperLemon

Heart

LavenderViolet LeafWhite Cedar Extract

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Violet Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men90

Unisex6

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,378

PerfumerAnne McClain, Babette Lepke

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar Deep BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Babēl is a multifaceted unisex fragrance that relies on a spicy and woody structure. Bergamot and black pepper create a sharp opening, while the heart introduces floral tones like violet leaf and iris. Vetiver and cashmeran ground the scent, making it suitable for cooler autumn days. It offers a balanced, aromatic pro…

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Quasar Deep Blue by O Boticário opens with an energetic splash of zesty lemon, tart bergamot, and a crackle of crushed black pepper. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into clean French lavender, green violet leaf, and dry white cedar, giving off the relaxed freshness of a freshly washed cotton shirt. As …

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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, Babēl or Quasar Deep Blue?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Babēl is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Quasar Deep Blue is rated 3.46/5 from 128 votes. Choose Babēl for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Quasar Deep Blue for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Babēl or Quasar Deep Blue?

Babēl lasts longest (Babēl 80/100, Quasar Deep Blue 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Babēl or Quasar Deep Blue?

Babēl projects furthest (Babēl 63/100, Quasar Deep Blue 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Babēl and Quasar Deep Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Violet Leaf.

Is Babēl or Quasar Deep Blue better for summer or winter?

Babēl suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Babēl and Quasar Deep Blue?

Babēl has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Violet Leaf, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin, Cedar and Vanilla. Quasar Deep Blue has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf and White Cedar Extract, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.