JF9 Red vs Quasar Classic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
JF9 Red takes 4 of 7 categories.
JF9 RedChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Quasar ClassicChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
JF9 Red4/7
Quasar Classic2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Quasar Classic
- Community sentiment
- Quasar Classic
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- JF9 Red
- Value for money
- JF9 Red
- Versatility
- JF9 Red
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- JF9 Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
JF9 RedJAFRAQuasar ClassicO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.42/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%
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 hate8%Love
43%Like
35%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
40 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
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageJF9 Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJF9 RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
lavender84%
woody77%
herbal69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil
Base
Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss
Top
LemonBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderSageGalbanumTarragon
Base
OakmossMuskSandalowoodCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer46
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJF9 RedMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,504
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#32,349
PerfumerPaulo Cesar Fonseca
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerJF9 RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJF9 Red is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp herbal notes and woodsy undertones. It opens with a bright splash of lavender and mandarin orange before grounding itself in sage and basil. This scent offers a classic, masculine profile suited for casual daily wear, particularly during the crisp transitions of spr…
Reviews →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…
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, JF9 Red or Quasar Classic?
JF9 Red takes 4 of 7 categories. JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes; Quasar Classic is rated 3.74/5 from 813 votes. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Classic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, JF9 Red or Quasar Classic?
They last about the same: JF9 Red 53/100, Quasar Classic 53/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, JF9 Red or Quasar Classic?
JF9 Red projects furthest (JF9 Red 52/100, Quasar Classic 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do JF9 Red and Quasar Classic smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sage.
Is JF9 Red or Quasar Classic better for summer or winter?
For summer, JF9 Red is the stronger pick. For winter, JF9 Red is the stronger pick. JF9 Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in JF9 Red and Quasar Classic?
JF9 Red has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Sage and Geranium, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Amber, Sandalowood and Vetiver. 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.
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