Fragrance comparison

Fitnessence vs Quasar Fire

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 518 ratings analysed

Fitnessence

House of Matriarch

3.4427 votes

Rank #57,759 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Quasar Fire

O Boticário · 2005

4.52491 votes

Rank #22,744 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Fire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fitnessence
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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.

Fitnessence2/7

Quasar Fire5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FitnessenceHouse of Matriarch

Quasar FireO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

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

30%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

30%Dislike

7%Hate

27 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Fire

SillageQuasar Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value67

Category winnerFitnessenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

woody74%

powdery56%

amber30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafShisoKhellaClovesBasilGalbanumCorianderAtlas Cedar

Heart2-4 hrs

SpruceCypressTurmericCoffeeLavenderTexas CedarBarberryGreen Tea

Base6-8+ hrs

GinkgoImmortelleYohimbeSandalwoodGingerAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumMyrrh

Top

Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Atlas Cedar, Cypress and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Fitnessence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night35

Spring41

Summer12

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerFitnessenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,759

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar FireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fitnessence by House of Matriarch delivers an invigorating blast of crushed herbs and dry evergreen forest. The first spray snaps with sharp bay leaf, peppery shiso, and pungent basil before softening into brisk spruce needles and earthy green tea. It smells like stepping into a cold cedar grove after an intense trail…

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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, Fitnessence or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire takes 5 of 7 categories. Fitnessence is rated 3.44/5 from 27 votes; Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes. Choose Fitnessence for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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, Fitnessence or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire lasts longest (Quasar Fire 72/100, Fitnessence 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fitnessence or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire projects furthest (Quasar Fire 63/100, Fitnessence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fitnessence and Quasar Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Atlas Cedar, Cypress and Sandalwood.

Is Fitnessence or Quasar Fire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fitnessence and Quasar Fire?

Fitnessence has top notes of Bay Leaf, Shiso, Khella and Cloves, heart notes of Spruce, Cypress, Turmeric and Coffee, a base of Ginkgo, Immortelle, Yohimbe and Sandalwood. 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.