Fragrance comparison

Blackman Original vs Quasar Vision

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 249 ratings analysed

2 wins

Blackman Original

Dilís Parfum

3.605 votes

Rank #66,813 CitrusAromatic

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69%scent match

Closely related

Quasar Vision

O Boticário

3.78244 votes

Rank #34,086 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blackman Original takes 2 of 3 categories.

Blackman Original
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quasar Vision
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Blackman Original2/3

Quasar Vision1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blackman OriginalDilís Parfum

Quasar VisionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

3.78/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

18%Love

52%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBlackman Original

SillageBlackman Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match69%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

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GeraniumLavenderMintCarnationGinger

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodCedarWhite MuskPatchouli

Top

GingerLimeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamotMintPitangaBamboo Leaf

Heart

LavenderTurmericBasilGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCedarVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Lavender. Durations are only published for Blackman Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,086

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Pascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar VisionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackman Original by Dilís Parfum delivers a classic citrus aromatic profile built around traditional barbershop freshness. The scent opens with a lively splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, giving an immediate burst of bright sunshine. As the crisp opening settles, cool mint, sharp lavender, and gera…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blackman Original or Quasar Vision?

Blackman Original takes 2 of 3 categories. Blackman Original is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Quasar Vision is rated 3.78/5 from 244 votes. Choose Blackman Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Vision for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blackman Original or Quasar Vision?

Blackman Original lasts longest (Blackman Original 64/100, Quasar Vision 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blackman Original or Quasar Vision?

Blackman Original projects furthest (Blackman Original 61/100, Quasar Vision 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blackman Original and Quasar Vision smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Lavender.

Is Blackman Original or Quasar Vision better for summer or winter?

Blackman Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blackman Original and Quasar Vision?

Blackman Original has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Mint and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, White Musk 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.