Gold vs Quasar Fire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
GoldChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Quasar FireChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gold2/4
Quasar Fire2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gold
- Sillage & projection
- Gold
- Value for money
- Quasar Fire
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Quasar Fire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GoldIntelligentQuasar FireO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%
4.52/ 5 · 491 votes
Have 9%Had 74%Want 17%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
65%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGold
SillageGold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerQuasar FireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy91%
woody74%
powdery56%
amber30%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BasilGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Orange BlossomPepperCardamomVanillaGinger
Base
BenzoinCedarTobaccoAmberMusk
Top
Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar
Base
AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Coriander, Pepper and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring41
Summer12
Fall82
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,651
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#26,021
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2005
Reviews0
Category winnerQuasar FireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGold by Intelligent is a bold, aromatic scent for men that highlights a crisp blend of grapefruit and basil. It evolves with a spicy, resinous core of ginger and tobacco, creating a sophisticated feel. This 2024 launch fits well into evening wear and upscale events where you want a scent that lingers on the skin throu…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Gold or Quasar Fire?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gold is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes. Choose Gold for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Quasar Fire for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Gold or Quasar Fire?
Gold lasts longest (Gold 87/100, Quasar Fire 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gold or Quasar Fire?
Gold projects furthest (Gold 75/100, Quasar Fire 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold and Quasar Fire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Coriander, Pepper and Cardamom.
Is Gold or Quasar Fire better for summer or winter?
Quasar Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold and Quasar Fire?
Gold has top notes of Basil, Grapefruit and Coriander, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Pepper, Cardamom and Vanilla, a base of Benzoin, Cedar, Tobacco and Amber. 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.
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