Cedro vs Quasar Fire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Quasar Fire takes 6 of 7 categories.
CedroChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, 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.
Cedro1/7
Quasar Fire6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Quasar Fire
- Community sentiment
- Quasar Fire
- Longevity
- Quasar Fire
- Sillage & projection
- Quasar Fire
- Value for money
- Quasar Fire
- Versatility
- Cedro
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Quasar Fire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CedroMahoganyQuasar FireO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 42%Had 22%Want 35%
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 hate44%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
48 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 winnerQuasar FireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
green61%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy91%
woody74%
powdery56%
amber30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonMintNutmegCardamom
Base
Virginia CedarAmberTeak WoodMusk
Top
Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar
Base
AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer38
Fall95
Winter100
Day100
Night90
Spring41
Summer12
Fall82
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerCedroMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,275
PerfumerRoland Theil
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#26,021
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2005
Reviews0
Category winnerQuasar FireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCedro opens with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm, spiced core of nutmeg and cinnamon. It is an easygoing option for casual daytime wear when you want a clean woodiness that does not overpower. The dry cedar base gives it a grounded, masculine quality that works well for offic…
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, Cedro or Quasar Fire?
Quasar Fire takes 6 of 7 categories. Cedro is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes. Choose Cedro for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, 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, Cedro or Quasar Fire?
Quasar Fire lasts longest (Quasar Fire 72/100, Cedro 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cedro or Quasar Fire?
Quasar Fire projects furthest (Quasar Fire 63/100, Cedro 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cedro and Quasar Fire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Nutmeg.
Is Cedro or Quasar Fire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cedro is the stronger pick. For winter, Cedro is the stronger pick. Cedro suits daytime wear; Quasar Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cedro and Quasar Fire?
Cedro has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Mint, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Teak Wood and Musk. 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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