Fragrance comparison

Close Intention vs Quasar Drop XX

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 218 ratings analysed

6 wins

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #29,861 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Drop XX

O Boticário

3.86126 votes

Rank #29,244 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Close Intention takes 6 of 7 categories.

Close Intention
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Quasar Drop XX
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Close Intention6/7

Quasar Drop XX1/7

Ratings & consensus: Close Intention
Community sentiment: Close Intention
Longevity: Close Intention
Sillage & projection: Close Intention
Value for money: Close Intention
Versatility: Close Intention
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Quasar Drop XX

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Close IntentionEudora

Quasar Drop XXO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

3.86/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 58%Had 28%Want 14%

Category winnerClose IntentionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

92 votes

33%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

126 votes

Category winnerClose IntentionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityClose Intention

SillageClose Intention

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value67

Category winnerClose IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

citrus77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperCardamomMintLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumLavenderCedarPearAppleNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

PralineSandalwoodCashmeranCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSuedeMusk

Top

BergamotAppleMintAldehydesCardamom

Heart

GeraniumFloral NotesNutmegGalbanumLavender

Base

MuskCedarCashmeranAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mint, Geranium and Lavender. Durations are only published for Close Intention, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer4

Fall75

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClose IntentionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Date 37%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 15%

Men11

Unisex69

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,244

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Leandro Petit, Marion Costero

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar Drop XXHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Close Intention by Eudora delivers an energetic clash of icy spices and rich dessert warmth. The initial spray hits you with sharp black pepper and cooling mint, cut cleanly by a splash of tart lemon. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly to reveal crisp green apple, floral lavender, and aromatic…

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Quasar Drop XX by O Boticário is an energizing, crisp fragrance built around brisk herbal spices and bright orchard fruits. It opens with an immediate splash of cooling mint, tart green apple, and sparkling bergamot, lifted by fizzy aldehydes and a dash of cardamom. As it settles onto the skin, herbal lavender, earthy…

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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, Close Intention or Quasar Drop XX?

Close Intention takes 6 of 7 categories. Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes; Quasar Drop XX is rated 3.86/5 from 126 votes. Choose Close Intention for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Quasar Drop XX for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Close Intention or Quasar Drop XX?

Close Intention lasts longest (Close Intention 69/100, Quasar Drop XX 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Close Intention or Quasar Drop XX?

Close Intention projects furthest (Close Intention 56/100, Quasar Drop XX 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Close Intention and Quasar Drop XX smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mint, Geranium and Lavender.

Is Close Intention or Quasar Drop XX better for summer or winter?

For summer, Close Intention is the stronger pick. For winter, Close Intention is the stronger pick. Close Intention suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Close Intention and Quasar Drop XX?

Close Intention has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Cedar and Pear, a base of Praline, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Quasar Drop XX has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Mint and Aldehydes, heart notes of Geranium, Floral Notes, Nutmeg and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Cedar, Cashmeran and Amber.