Fragrance comparison

Explorer vs Quasar Onix

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

Explorer

Phytoderm

3.5511 votes

Rank #62,879 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Quasar Onix

O Boticário

4.1690 votes

Rank #31,389 VanillaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Onix takes 4 of 5 categories.

Explorer
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quasar Onix
Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Explorer1/5

Quasar Onix4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExplorerPhytoderm

Quasar OnixO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

4.16/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 25%Had 60%Want 15%

Category winnerQuasar OnixRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

27%Like

45%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

30%Love

61%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Onix

SillageQuasar Onix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value56

Category winnerExplorerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

marine77%

citrus69%

animalic61%

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesBergamotOrangeBlack Pepper

Heart

ArtemisiaLavenderGeraniumRosemaryViolet Leaves

Base

AmbergrisPatchouliVetiverTonka BeanMusk

Top

LimeKumquatBergamotArtemisiaSageJuniper

Heart

Green AppleBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumCardamomCedarFreesiaRosemary

Base

VanillaAmberLeatherSandalwoodOakmossVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Artemisia and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Spring75

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,389

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães, Fabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar OnixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Explorer by Phytoderm is an aromatic men's fragrance featuring a sharp opening of sea notes and black pepper. It balances refreshing citrus with a herbaceous heart of lavender and rosemary, finally settling into an earthy, musky base. Perfect for casual daytime wear during the spring season when you want a crisp, clea…

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Quasar Onix by O Boticário starts with an energetic burst of zesty lime, tart kumquat, and crisp juniper berries. As it settles on the skin, warming cardamom, spicy black pepper, and crisp green apple balance out the citrus kick with solid everyday depth. The dry-down reveals a smooth blanket of sweet vanilla, dry 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, Explorer or Quasar Onix?

Quasar Onix takes 4 of 5 categories. Explorer is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes; Quasar Onix is rated 4.16/5 from 90 votes. Choose Explorer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Onix for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Explorer or Quasar Onix?

Quasar Onix lasts longest (Quasar Onix 65/100, Explorer 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explorer or Quasar Onix?

Quasar Onix projects furthest (Quasar Onix 64/100, Explorer 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explorer and Quasar Onix smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Artemisia and Geranium.

Is Explorer or Quasar Onix better for summer or winter?

Explorer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explorer and Quasar Onix?

Explorer has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Quasar Onix has top notes of Lime, Kumquat, Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Green Apple, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Leather and Sandalwood.