Cedre vs Quasar Fire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Quasar Fire takes 4 of 7 categories.
CedreChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quasar FireChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cedre3/7
Quasar Fire4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Quasar Fire
- Community sentiment
- Quasar Fire
- Longevity
- Quasar Fire
- Sillage & projection
- Quasar Fire
- Value for money
- Cedre
- Versatility
- Cedre
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cedre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CedreParfums 06130Quasar FireO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%
4.52/ 5 · 491 votes
Have 9%Had 74%Want 17%
Category winnerQuasar FireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
65%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
Category winnerQuasar FireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQuasar Fire
SillageQuasar Fire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCedreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
violet61%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy91%
woody74%
powdery56%
amber30%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
VioletBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
Virginia CedarNutmegCardamom
Base4 to 7 hours
VetiverMuskAmbergrisSandalwood
Top
Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar
Base
AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Cedre, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall93
Winter93
Day100
Night76
Spring41
Summer12
Fall82
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerCedreMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,988
PerfumerRaphael Haury
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#26,021
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2005
Reviews0
Category winnerCedreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCedre by Parfums 06130 is an understated woody spicy eau de toilette built around soft Virginia cedar and crisp botanicals. It starts with a brief flash of mandarin orange, bergamot, and grapefruit tempered by sweet, powdery violet. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent moves into a calm woody core accented by card…
Reviews →Quasar Fire by O Boticário is an energetic woody spicy cologne that pairs zesty citrus with dry kitchen spices. It opens with an invigorating splash of grapefruit, mandarin orange, and crisp green notes before shifting into a warm heart of black pepper, grated nutmeg, and star anise. As the scent settles, Virginia ced…
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, Cedre or Quasar Fire?
Quasar Fire takes 4 of 7 categories. Cedre is rated 3.88/5 from 33 votes; Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes. Choose Cedre for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Fire for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cedre or Quasar Fire?
They last about the same: Quasar Fire 72/100, Cedre 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Cedre or Quasar Fire?
Quasar Fire projects furthest (Quasar Fire 63/100, Cedre 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cedre and Quasar Fire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Virginia Cedar.
Is Cedre or Quasar Fire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cedre is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Fire is the stronger pick. Cedre suits daytime wear; Quasar Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cedre and Quasar Fire?
Cedre has top notes of Violet, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Ambergris and Sandalwood. Quasar Fire has top notes of Green Notes, Carambola (Star Fruit), Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Star Anise, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.
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