Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Fraiche vs Quasar Fire

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 591 ratings analysed

Eaux de Caron Fraiche

Caron

3.97100 votes

Rank #12,000 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Quasar Fire

O Boticário · 2005

4.52491 votes

Rank #22,871 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Fire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quasar Fire
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eaux de Caron Fraiche2/7

Quasar Fire5/7

Ratings & consensus: Quasar Fire
Community sentiment: Quasar Fire
Longevity: Quasar Fire
Sillage & projection: Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Value for money: Quasar Fire
Versatility: Quasar Fire
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eaux de Caron Fraiche

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eaux de Caron FraicheCaron

Quasar FireO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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 hate

32%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

100 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Fire

SillageEaux de Caron Fraiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value67

Category winnerQuasar FireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

mossy30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

woody74%

powdery56%

amber30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonBergamotGrapefruitThymeBasilMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegJasmineTincture of Rose

Base4-6 hrs

OakOakmossMusk

Top

Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Eaux de Caron Fraiche, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night22

Spring41

Summer12

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerQuasar FireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex75

Women17

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#22,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews0

Category winnerEaux de Caron FraicheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eaux de Caron Fraiche brings a crisp shock of real Mediterranean sunlight. The citrus hits immediately. Sparkling Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and green bergamot wake up your skin with unmistakable tart energy. Soon, a savory culinary streak of fresh garden thyme and cut basil balances the sour fruit, keeping the …

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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…

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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, Eaux de Caron Fraiche or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire takes 5 of 7 categories. Eaux de Caron Fraiche is rated 3.97/5 from 100 votes; Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes. Choose Eaux de Caron Fraiche for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Eaux de Caron Fraiche or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire lasts longest (Quasar Fire 72/100, Eaux de Caron Fraiche 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Fraiche or Quasar Fire?

Projection is very close: Eaux de Caron Fraiche 64/100, Quasar Fire 63/100 for sillage.

Do Eaux de Caron Fraiche and Quasar Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.

Is Eaux de Caron Fraiche or Quasar Fire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quasar Fire is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Fire is the stronger pick. Eaux de Caron Fraiche suits daytime wear; Quasar Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eaux de Caron Fraiche and Quasar Fire?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Thyme, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine and Tincture of Rose, a base of Oak, Oakmoss 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.