Fragrance comparison

Douro vs Quasar Vision

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 602 ratings analysed

6 wins

Douro

Penhaligon's

4.16358 votes

Rank #2,446 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Quasar Vision

O Boticário

3.78244 votes

Rank #34,972 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Douro takes 6 of 7 categories.

Douro
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Quasar Vision
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Douro6/7

Quasar Vision1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DouroPenhaligon's

Quasar VisionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 358 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerDouroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

265 votes

18%Love

52%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerDouroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDouro

SillageDouro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value67

Category winnerQuasar VisionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match67%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonLimeBasilGeraniumMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossLabdanumMuskSandalwood

Top

GingerLimeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamotMintPitangaBamboo Leaf

Heart

LavenderTurmericBasilGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCedarVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lime, Basil and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDouroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex11

Women5

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,446

PerfumerMichael Pickthall

Launched—

Reviews74

Overall rank#34,972

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Pascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDouroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Douro opens with crisp citrus, lavender and green herbs, then settles into a refined soapy fougere with moss, soft woods and musk. It smells polished rather than flashy. This suits someone who likes classic masculine colognes with a clean, tailored feel. The profile leans fresh, aromatic and dry, with enough mossy de…

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Quasar Vision by O Boticário delivers a bright, energetic burst of lime, fresh ginger, and cool mint that feels like stepping out of a cold morning shower. As the zesty opening settles, aromatic lavender, basil, and a subtle pinch of warm turmeric add a clean, herbal crispness to the heart. The base rests on grounding…

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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, Douro or Quasar Vision?

Douro takes 6 of 7 categories. Douro is rated 4.16/5 from 358 votes; Quasar Vision is rated 3.78/5 from 244 votes. Choose Douro for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Quasar Vision for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Douro or Quasar Vision?

Douro lasts longest (Douro 67/100, Quasar Vision 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Douro or Quasar Vision?

Douro projects furthest (Douro 59/100, Quasar Vision 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Douro and Quasar Vision smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lime, Basil and Geranium.

Is Douro or Quasar Vision better for summer or winter?

For summer, Douro is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Vision is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Douro and Quasar Vision?

Douro has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum, Musk and Sandalwood. Quasar Vision has top notes of Ginger, Lime, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Turmeric, Basil and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Cedar.