Fragrance comparison

Duc de Vervins vs Quasar Vision

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 537 ratings analysed

5 wins

Duc de Vervins

Houbigant

3.90293 votes

Rank #24,785 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Quasar Vision

O Boticário

3.78244 votes

Rank #30,880 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Duc de Vervins takes 5 of 7 categories.

Duc de Vervins
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quasar Vision
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Duc de Vervins5/7

Quasar Vision2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Duc de VervinsHoubigant

Quasar VisionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerDuc de VervinsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

293 votes

18%Love

52%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerQuasar VisionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDuc de Vervins

SillageDuc de Vervins

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

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

mossy70%

lavender60%

woody50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RosemarySageGeraniumNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossPatchouliMusk

Top

GingerLimeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamotMintPitangaBamboo Leaf

Heart

LavenderTurmericBasilGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCedarVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Geranium. Durations are only published for Duc de Vervins, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDuc de VervinsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

Work 43%Casual 32%Date 16%Party 9%

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,880

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Pascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDuc de VervinsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Duc de Vervins by Houbigant is a crisp, deeply green aromatic fougère that wastes no time getting to the point. It hits hard. A sharp blast of tart lemon, bergamot, and bitter French lavender wakes you up within seconds. Once that initial citrus flare settles, the scent turns distinctly herbal. Pungent rosemary, earth…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Duc de Vervins or Quasar Vision?

Duc de Vervins takes 5 of 7 categories. Duc de Vervins is rated 3.90/5 from 293 votes; Quasar Vision is rated 3.78/5 from 244 votes. Choose Duc de Vervins for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Vision for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Duc de Vervins or Quasar Vision?

Duc de Vervins lasts longest (Duc de Vervins 68/100, Quasar Vision 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Duc de Vervins or Quasar Vision?

Duc de Vervins projects furthest (Duc de Vervins 65/100, Quasar Vision 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Duc de Vervins and Quasar Vision smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Geranium.

Is Duc de Vervins or Quasar Vision better for summer or winter?

For summer, Duc de Vervins is the stronger pick. For winter, Duc de Vervins is the stronger pick. Duc de Vervins suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Duc de Vervins and Quasar Vision?

Duc de Vervins has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Musk. 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.