Fragrance comparison

Fresh Citrus & Moss vs Quasar 2019

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 283 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fresh Citrus & Moss

Marks & Spencer

4.4441 votes

Rank #14,848 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar 2019

O Boticário

3.90242 votes

Rank #32,103 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh Citrus & Moss takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fresh Citrus & Moss
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Quasar 2019
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Fresh Citrus & Moss5/7

Quasar 20192/7

Ratings & consensus: Fresh Citrus & Moss
Community sentiment: Fresh Citrus & Moss
Longevity: Quasar 2019
Sillage & projection: Quasar 2019
Value for money: Fresh Citrus & Moss
Versatility: Fresh Citrus & Moss
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fresh Citrus & Moss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh Citrus & MossMarks & Spencer

Quasar 2019O Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 73%Had 11%Want 15%

3.90/ 5 · 242 votes

Have 51%Had 41%Want 8%

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

29%Love

42%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

242 votes

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityQuasar 2019

SillageQuasar 2019

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value66

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

mossy77%

lavender65%

earthy53%

herbal42%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

lavender69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderSage

Base2 to 3 hours

Moss

Top

BergamotLemonNeroliMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

LavenderGeraniumOrange BlossomAmbrocenideGalbanumPink PepperSage

Base

MuskMossCedar EssenceCashmeranAustralian SandalwoodAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Sage and Moss. Durations are only published for Fresh Citrus & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall59

Winter22

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#32,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fresh Citrus & Moss by Marks & Spencer delivers an invigorating citrus and aromatic profile built around traditional grooming conventions. It begins with a bright, sharp burst of sliced lemon that feels crisp and immediately uplifting. Within minutes, the scent transitions into an aromatic core of calming lavender and…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fresh Citrus & Moss or Quasar 2019?

Fresh Citrus & Moss takes 5 of 7 categories. Fresh Citrus & Moss is rated 4.44/5 from 41 votes; Quasar 2019 is rated 3.90/5 from 242 votes. Choose Fresh Citrus & Moss for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Quasar 2019 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fresh Citrus & Moss or Quasar 2019?

Quasar 2019 lasts longest (Quasar 2019 57/100, Fresh Citrus & Moss 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh Citrus & Moss or Quasar 2019?

Projection is very close: Quasar 2019 44/100, Fresh Citrus & Moss 42/100 for sillage.

Do Fresh Citrus & Moss and Quasar 2019 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Sage and Moss.

Is Fresh Citrus & Moss or Quasar 2019 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fresh Citrus & Moss is the stronger pick. For winter, Fresh Citrus & Moss is the stronger pick. Fresh Citrus & Moss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh Citrus & Moss and Quasar 2019?

Fresh Citrus & Moss has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Moss. 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.