Fragrance comparison

Epitome vs Quasar Fire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 505 ratings analysed

Epitome

Hint

4.0014 votes

Rank #40,187 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Quasar Fire

O Boticário · 2005

4.52491 votes

Rank #26,021 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Fire takes 4 of 5 categories.

Epitome
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Quasar Fire
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Epitome1/5

Quasar Fire4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpitomeHint

Quasar FireO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

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

29%Love

43%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

65%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Fire

SillageQuasar Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value67

Category winnerEpitomeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

patchouli61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

woody74%

powdery56%

amber30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPepperMintBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FigCoconut MilkBasil

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliAmberAtlas Cedar

Top

Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Epitome, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer45

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night70

Spring41

Summer12

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex31

Women6

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#26,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar FireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epitome by Hint opens with an energizing blast of crushed mint leaves, zesty bergamot, and cracked black pepper, giving an immediate sensation like stepping out of a clean shower at a boutique hotel. As the brisk citrus and herbal kick settles on your skin, the fragrance reveals a subtle heart of green fig, smooth coc…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Epitome or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire takes 4 of 5 categories. Epitome is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes. Choose Epitome for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Fire for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Epitome or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire lasts longest (Quasar Fire 72/100, Epitome 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epitome or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire projects furthest (Quasar Fire 63/100, Epitome 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epitome and Quasar Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Epitome or Quasar Fire better for summer or winter?

Epitome suits daytime wear; Quasar Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epitome and Quasar Fire?

Epitome has top notes of Cardamom, Pepper, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Coconut Milk and Basil, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Atlas Cedar. 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.