Fragrance comparison

Jamaica² Man vs Quasar Classic

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 876 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jamaica² Man

Puma · 2004

3.7663 votes

Rank #30,023 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Classic

O Boticário

3.74813 votes

Rank #28,841 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jamaica² Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jamaica² Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Quasar Classic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Jamaica² Man4/7

Quasar Classic3/7

Ratings & consensus: Quasar Classic
Community sentiment: Quasar Classic
Longevity: Jamaica² Man
Sillage & projection: Jamaica² Man
Value for money: Jamaica² Man
Versatility: Jamaica² Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Quasar Classic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jamaica² ManPuma

Quasar ClassicO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 22%Had 57%Want 22%

3.74/ 5 · 813 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

Category winnerQuasar ClassicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

50%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

19%Love

52%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

813 votes

Category winnerQuasar ClassicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityJamaica² Man

SillageJamaica² Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value68

Category winnerJamaica² ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy69%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

herbal69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageTarragonThymeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart1-2 hrs

GalbanumRoseGeraniumJasmine

Base3-4 hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top

LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderSageGalbanumTarragon

Base

OakmossMuskSandalowoodCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSage, Tarragon, Mandarin Orange and Lemon. Durations are only published for Jamaica² Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter7

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJamaica² ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Casual 50%Work 28%Date 13%Party 9%

Men89

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2004

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,841

PerfumerPaulo Cesar Fonseca

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar ClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Jamaica Man opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon, earthy sage, and crushed tarragon. It hits fast. A quick flash of perfumer alcohol clears out in seconds, leaving clean herbs and bitter green galbanum behind. Soapy geranium adds breezy structure. The drydown turns warm and sweet, letting smooth sandalwo…

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Quasar Classic from O Boticário is a bright, nostalgic aromatic fougere that bursts open with tangy lemon, bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange. It immediately brings to mind an ice-cold morning shower and crisp, sun-dried laundry. Within ten minutes, the citrus settles into a calm, herbal heart of French lavender, cla…

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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, Jamaica² Man or Quasar Classic?

Jamaica² Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Jamaica² Man is rated 3.76/5 from 63 votes; Quasar Classic is rated 3.74/5 from 813 votes. Choose Jamaica² Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Classic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jamaica² Man or Quasar Classic?

They last about the same: Jamaica² Man 55/100, Quasar Classic 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jamaica² Man or Quasar Classic?

Jamaica² Man projects furthest (Jamaica² Man 52/100, Quasar Classic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jamaica² Man and Quasar Classic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sage, Tarragon, Mandarin Orange and Lemon.

Is Jamaica² Man or Quasar Classic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jamaica² Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Classic is the stronger pick. Jamaica² Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jamaica² Man and Quasar Classic?

Jamaica² Man has top notes of Sage, Tarragon, Thyme and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Galbanum, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Quasar Classic has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Galbanum and Tarragon, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalowood and Cedar.