Elixir 1870 vs Quasar Rush
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir 1870 takes 5 of 7 categories.
Elixir 1870Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Quasar RushChoose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elixir 18705/7
Quasar Rush2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir 1870
- Community sentiment
- Elixir 1870
- Longevity
- Elixir 1870
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir 1870
- Value for money
- Quasar Rush
- Versatility
- Quasar Rush
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir 1870
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir 1870GranadoQuasar RushO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 235 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.37/ 5 · 197 votes
Have 58%Had 28%Want 14%
Category winnerElixir 1870Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
38%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
235 votes
11%Love
37%Like
32%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
197 votes
Category winnerElixir 1870Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir 1870
SillageElixir 1870
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerQuasar RushBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
lavender53%
green42%
aromatic100%
aquatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
green69%
fresh61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sicilian LemonBasilOrange
Heart
RosemaryCardamomMyrtle
Base
PineLavender ExtractCedar
Top
Sicilian LemonMintPineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeBasilCardamomNutmeg
Heart
Water NotesLavenderViolet LeafCedarCashmeranAmberMossCoriander
Base
MuskBalsamic NotesTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Basil, Rosemary and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring76
Summer100
Fall24
Winter7
Day100
Night20
Category winnerQuasar RushMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,025
PerfumerBenjamin Belizon
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#44,150
PerfumerCarlos Benaïm
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElixir 1870Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGranado Elixir 1870 opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian lemon, orange, and fresh crushed basil leaves. As the top notes settle, rosemary and spicy cardamom emerge alongside aromatic myrtle. The base anchors the herbal mix with cedarwood, lavender extract, and dry pine. It sits light and invigorating on skin during wa…
Reviews →Quasar Rush by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing aromatic fougere built for warm, active days. It opens with an immediate burst of crisp mint, tart Sicilian lemon, and juicy pineapple that feels like stepping out of a cold morning shower. As the citrus sparkle settles, fresh aquatic notes, clean lavender, and herbac…
Reviews →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, Elixir 1870 or Quasar Rush?
Elixir 1870 takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir 1870 is rated 4.15/5 from 235 votes; Quasar Rush is rated 3.37/5 from 197 votes. Choose Elixir 1870 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Quasar Rush for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir 1870 or Quasar Rush?
Elixir 1870 lasts longest (Elixir 1870 57/100, Quasar Rush 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir 1870 or Quasar Rush?
Elixir 1870 projects furthest (Elixir 1870 45/100, Quasar Rush 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir 1870 and Quasar Rush smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Basil, Rosemary and Cardamom.
Is Elixir 1870 or Quasar Rush better for summer or winter?
For summer, Quasar Rush is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir 1870 is the stronger pick. Quasar Rush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir 1870 and Quasar Rush?
Elixir 1870 has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Basil and Orange, heart notes of Rosemary, Cardamom and Myrtle, a base of Pine, Lavender Extract and Cedar. Quasar Rush has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Mint, Pineapple and Rosemary, heart notes of Water Notes, Lavender, Violet Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Balsamic Notes and Tonka Bean.
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