Berlin Urban vs Quasar Evolution
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Berlin UrbanChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Quasar EvolutionChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Berlin Urban2/4
Quasar Evolution2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Berlin Urban
- Sillage & projection
- Quasar Evolution
- Value for money
- Berlin Urban
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Quasar Evolution
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Berlin UrbanMahoganyQuasar EvolutionO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%
3.87/ 5 · 216 votes
Have 54%Had 38%Want 8%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
13%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
19%Love
61%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
216 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBerlin Urban
SillageQuasar Evolution
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBerlin UrbanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
citrus69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
aquatic84%
citrus77%
green69%
woody61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafGrapefruitPink PepperSicilian LemonBergamotGinger
Heart
KephalisRosemaryCassisYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegGeraniumTransparent Woods
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskLabdanumSandalwood
Top
Watery NotesBergamotGreen NotesAppleMandarin Orange
Heart
RosemaryGeraniumSageViolet LeafOsmanthusIris Flower
Base
SandalowoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,322
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,262
PerfumerChristiane Plos
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerQuasar EvolutionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBerlin Urban by Mahogany is a woody, aromatic scent built for daily wear. It opens with a vibrant mix of citrus and pink pepper before shifting into a complex heart of woods and spices. The dry-down relies on patchouli and oakmoss, providing a grounded, masculine finish that performs reliably through long office days …
Reviews →Quasar Evolution by O Boticário is a brisk aromatic fougère that leans heavily into crisp aquatic notes and dewy green botanicals. It opens with an energetic splash of chilled bergamot, tart green apple, and juicy mandarin orange, immediately bringing to mind a crisp morning breeze after heavy rain. As the initial cit…
Reviews →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, Berlin Urban or Quasar Evolution?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Berlin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Quasar Evolution is rated 3.87/5 from 216 votes. Choose Berlin Urban for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Quasar Evolution for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Berlin Urban or Quasar Evolution?
Berlin Urban lasts longest (Berlin Urban 83/100, Quasar Evolution 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Berlin Urban or Quasar Evolution?
Projection is very close: Quasar Evolution 56/100, Berlin Urban 55/100 for sillage.
Do Berlin Urban and Quasar Evolution smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Rosemary.
Is Berlin Urban or Quasar Evolution better for summer or winter?
Berlin Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Berlin Urban and Quasar Evolution?
Berlin Urban has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Kephalis, Rosemary, Cassis and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk. Quasar Evolution has top notes of Watery Notes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Apple, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium, Sage and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalowood, Amber and Musk.
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