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Essence Noble vs Quasar 2019

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

Updated 262 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essence Noble takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Essence Noble

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Quasar 2019

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Essence Noble3/5
Quasar 20192/5
Ratings & consensus
Essence Noble
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Essence Noble
Sillage & projection
Essence Noble
Value for money
Quasar 2019
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Quasar 2019

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Essence NobleLe Galion
Quasar 2019O Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%
3.90/ 5 · 242 votes
Have 51%Had 41%Want 8%
Category winnerEssence NobleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

29%Love
42%Like
21%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

242 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityEssence Noble

SillageEssence Noble

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value36
¤ Price value66
Category winnerQuasar 2019Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
mossy84%
leather77%
green69%
woody61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
lavender69%
musky61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
BergamotLemonNeroliMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
LavenderGeraniumOrange BlossomAmbrocenideGalbanumPink PepperSage
Base
MuskMossCedar EssenceCashmeranAustralian SandalwoodAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMoss, Mandarin Orange, Galbanum and Sage. Durations are only published for Essence Noble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer75
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men86
Unisex14
Women0
Men90
Unisex9
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,240

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#32,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar 2019Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essence Noble by Le Galion is a crisp, traditional aromatic fragrance built around tart citrus, dry woods, and earthy moss. It starts with an invigorating burst of sharp lemon and green mandarin orange, laced with bitter green galbanum. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic sage and dry cedar take over the mid d…

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Quasar 2019 by O Boticário delivers an instant blast of clean, energizing freshness right from the first spray. It opens with zesty lemon, sharp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before settling into an easygoing heart of fresh lavender, herbal sage, and crisp geranium. As the citrus mellows out, a steady base of ce…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essence Noble or Quasar 2019?

Essence Noble takes 3 of 5 categories. Essence Noble is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes; Quasar 2019 is rated 3.90/5 from 242 votes. Choose Essence Noble for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quasar 2019 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Essence Noble or Quasar 2019?

Essence Noble lasts longest (Essence Noble 63/100, Quasar 2019 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essence Noble or Quasar 2019?

Essence Noble projects furthest (Essence Noble 64/100, Quasar 2019 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essence Noble and Quasar 2019 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Moss, Mandarin Orange, Galbanum and Sage.

Is Essence Noble or Quasar 2019 better for summer or winter?

Essence Noble suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essence Noble and Quasar 2019?

Essence Noble features Leather, Moss, Mandarin Orange, Styrax and Galbanum. Quasar 2019 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Orange Blossom and Ambrocenide, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar Essence and Cashmeran.

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