Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs Quasar Quest

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 197 ratings analysed

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #40,945 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Quasar Quest

O Boticário

4.31173 votes

Rank #27,559 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Quest takes 4 of 5 categories.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Quasar Quest
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

DNA for Men1/5

Quasar Quest4/5

Ratings & consensus: Quasar Quest
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quasar Quest
Sillage & projection: Quasar Quest
Value for money: DNA for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Quasar Quest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNA for MenBijan

Quasar QuestO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

4.31/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%

Category winnerQuasar QuestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

58%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

42%Love

53%Like

1%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

173 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Quest

SillageQuasar Quest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value76

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

aquatic60%

fresh50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

Top

Water NotesTangerineBergamotPepper

Heart

GeraniumJuniperCedar

Base

MuskVetiverAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Geranium and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,559

PerfumerVerônica Casanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar QuestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…

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Quasar Quest by O Boticário delivers an immediate burst of chilled water notes, juicy tangerine, and crisp bergamot balanced by a sharp kick of black pepper. As the zesty opening settles, aromatic juniper berry, clean geranium, and dry cedar wood take over the heart, giving the scent a breezy outdoor backbone. The bas…

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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, DNA for Men or Quasar Quest?

Quasar Quest takes 4 of 5 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Quasar Quest is rated 4.31/5 from 173 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Quasar Quest for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or Quasar Quest?

Quasar Quest lasts longest (Quasar Quest 70/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or Quasar Quest?

Projection is very close: Quasar Quest 63/100, DNA for Men 61/100 for sillage.

Do DNA for Men and Quasar Quest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Geranium and Amber.

Is DNA for Men or Quasar Quest better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA for Men and Quasar Quest?

DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood. Quasar Quest has top notes of Water Notes, Tangerine, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper and Cedar, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood.