Fragrance comparison

Carmine vs Quasar Onix

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

Carmine

House of Matriarch

3.9030 votes

Rank #40,071 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Quasar Onix

O Boticário

4.1690 votes

Rank #27,967 VanillaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Onix takes 5 of 7 categories.

Carmine
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Quasar Onix
Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Carmine1/7

Quasar Onix5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarmineHouse of Matriarch

Quasar OnixO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%

4.16/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 25%Had 60%Want 15%

Category winnerQuasar OnixRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

30%Love

61%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerQuasar OnixMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCarmine

SillageQuasar Onix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value56

Category winnerQuasar OnixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MarigoldPandanusWoody Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

ChampacaArtemisiaBlack Pepper

Base8-10+ hrs

Masala ChaiPebblesSandalwoodTobaccoAmberTonka BeanOakmossVetiver

Top

LimeKumquatBergamotArtemisiaSageJuniper

Heart

Green AppleBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumCardamomCedarFreesiaRosemary

Base

VanillaAmberLeatherSandalwoodOakmossVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Black Pepper, Sandalwood and Amber. Durations are only published for Carmine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day54

Night100

Spring75

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 39%Casual 29%Party 19%Work 13%

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,071

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,967

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães, Fabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar OnixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carmine by House of Matriarch opens with a bold flare of bitter marigold and pungent green kewra, cutting through the air before settling into something remarkably deep. Within minutes, the golden floral sweetness of champaca takes hold, spiced by crushed black pepper and a savory swirl of hot masala chai. The base re…

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Quasar Onix by O Boticário starts with an energetic burst of zesty lime, tart kumquat, and crisp juniper berries. As it settles on the skin, warming cardamom, spicy black pepper, and crisp green apple balance out the citrus kick with solid everyday depth. The dry-down reveals a smooth blanket of sweet vanilla, dry ced…

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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, Carmine or Quasar Onix?

Quasar Onix takes 5 of 7 categories. Carmine is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes; Quasar Onix is rated 4.16/5 from 90 votes. Choose Carmine for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Quasar Onix for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Carmine or Quasar Onix?

Carmine lasts longest (Carmine 74/100, Quasar Onix 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carmine or Quasar Onix?

Quasar Onix projects furthest (Quasar Onix 64/100, Carmine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carmine and Quasar Onix smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Black Pepper, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Carmine or Quasar Onix better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quasar Onix is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Onix is the stronger pick. Carmine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carmine and Quasar Onix?

Carmine has top notes of Marigold, Pandanus and Woody Notes, heart notes of Champaca, Artemisia and Black Pepper, a base of Masala Chai, Pebbles, Sandalwood and Tobacco. Quasar Onix has top notes of Lime, Kumquat, Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Green Apple, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Leather and Sandalwood.