Fragrance comparison

Hype for Him vs Quasar Forever Energy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hype for Him

Hinode

4.2434 votes

Rank #31,474 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Quasar Forever Energy

O Boticário

3.6020 votes

Rank #61,661 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hype for Him takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hype for Him
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Quasar Forever Energy
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hype for Him3/5

Quasar Forever Energy2/5

Ratings & consensus: Hype for Him
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quasar Forever Energy
Sillage & projection: Quasar Forever Energy
Value for money: Hype for Him
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hype for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hype for HimHinode

Quasar Forever EnergyO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 26%

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 29%Had 50%Want 21%

Category winnerHype for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

30%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Forever Energy

SillageQuasar Forever Energy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHype for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

mineral69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

amber88%

citrus77%

aromatic65%

vanilla53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Brazilian OrangeMandarin OrangeGreen NotesMineral notes

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaViolet LeavesPink PepperCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverMuskAmberCedar

Top

BergamotCardamomLemonSaffronCinnamonMandarin OrangePink PepperBasil

Heart

FreesiaJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberTonka BeanVanillaLabdanumPatchouliVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Freesia, Pink Pepper and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Hype for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall54

Winter46

Day100

Night65

Spring90

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex19

Women6

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,474

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,661

PerfumerAdilson Rato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHype for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hype for Him by Hinode opens with a zesty splash of Brazilian orange and sweet mandarin orange, backed by brisk green leaves and a stony mineral note that feels like cool river rocks. As the initial spray settles, violet leaves and soft freesia introduce a clean, slightly aquatic garden freshness, sharpened by a pinch…

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Quasar Forever Energy opens with a brisk splash of lemon and juicy mandarin orange, immediately joined by a warm kick of crushed cardamom, cinnamon, and fresh garden sage. As the bright citrus settles down on warm skin, gentle jasmine and freesia soften the sharp herbal edges without turning powdery. The dry-down brin…

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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, Hype for Him or Quasar Forever Energy?

Hype for Him takes 3 of 5 categories. Hype for Him is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes; Quasar Forever Energy is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes. Choose Hype for Him for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Forever Energy for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hype for Him or Quasar Forever Energy?

They last about the same: Quasar Forever Energy 68/100, Hype for Him 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hype for Him or Quasar Forever Energy?

Projection is very close: Quasar Forever Energy 58/100, Hype for Him 56/100 for sillage.

Do Hype for Him and Quasar Forever Energy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Pink Pepper and Cardamom.

Is Hype for Him or Quasar Forever Energy better for summer or winter?

Hype for Him suits daytime wear; Quasar Forever Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hype for Him and Quasar Forever Energy?

Hype for Him has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Mineral notes, heart notes of Freesia, Violet Leaves, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Cedar. Quasar Forever Energy has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Lemon and Saffron, heart notes of Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.