Fragrance comparison

Fougère d’Argent vs Quasar Vision

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,348 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fougère d’Argent

Tom Ford

4.251,104 votes

Rank #27,162 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Vision

O Boticário

3.78244 votes

Rank #35,195 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougère d’Argent takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fougère d’Argent
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Quasar Vision
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Fougère d’Argent6/7

Quasar Vision1/7

Ratings & consensus: Fougère d’Argent
Community sentiment: Fougère d’Argent
Longevity: Fougère d’Argent
Sillage & projection: Fougère d’Argent
Value for money: Quasar Vision
Versatility: Fougère d’Argent
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fougère d’Argent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougère d’ArgentTom Ford

Quasar VisionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,104 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerFougère d’ArgentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,104 votes

18%Love

52%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerFougère d’ArgentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFougère d’Argent

SillageFougère d’Argent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value67

Category winnerQuasar VisionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

green50%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGingerMandarin Orange

Heart

AkigalawoodLabdanum

Base

Coumarin

Top

GingerLimeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamotMintPitangaBamboo Leaf

Heart

LavenderTurmericBasilGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCedarVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLavender, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Labdanum. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFougère d’ArgentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex16

Women3

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,162

PerfumerLinda Song, Olivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,195

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Pascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFougère d’ArgentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fougère d’Argent by Tom Ford reinterprets the classic barbershop genre with a modern, woody backbone. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lavender and fresh ginger before warming into a clean, dry woody profile. Unlike traditional fougères that rely heavily on oakmoss, this composition utilizes Akigalawood to create…

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Quasar Vision by O Boticário delivers a bright, energetic burst of lime, fresh ginger, and cool mint that feels like stepping out of a cold morning shower. As the zesty opening settles, aromatic lavender, basil, and a subtle pinch of warm turmeric add a clean, herbal crispness to the heart. The base rests on grounding…

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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, Fougère d’Argent or Quasar Vision?

Fougère d’Argent takes 6 of 7 categories. Fougère d’Argent is rated 4.25/5 from 1,104 votes; Quasar Vision is rated 3.78/5 from 244 votes. Choose Fougère d’Argent for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Quasar Vision for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fougère d’Argent or Quasar Vision?

Fougère d’Argent lasts longest (Fougère d’Argent 70/100, Quasar Vision 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougère d’Argent or Quasar Vision?

Fougère d’Argent projects furthest (Fougère d’Argent 57/100, Quasar Vision 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougère d’Argent and Quasar Vision smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Labdanum.

Is Fougère d’Argent or Quasar Vision better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fougère d’Argent is the stronger pick. For winter, Fougère d’Argent is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougère d’Argent and Quasar Vision?

Fougère d’Argent has top notes of Lavender, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Akigalawood and Labdanum, a base of Coumarin. Quasar Vision has top notes of Ginger, Lime, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Turmeric, Basil and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Cedar.