JF9 Red vs Quasar Evolution
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Quasar Evolution takes 4 of 7 categories.
JF9 RedChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Quasar EvolutionChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
JF9 Red3/7
Quasar Evolution4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Quasar Evolution
- Community sentiment
- Quasar Evolution
- Longevity
- Quasar Evolution
- Sillage & projection
- Quasar Evolution
- 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 EvolutionO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.42/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%
3.87/ 5 · 216 votes
Have 54%Had 38%Want 8%
Category winnerQuasar EvolutionRating 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
61%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
216 votes
Category winnerQuasar EvolutionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQuasar Evolution
SillageQuasar Evolution
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%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
aquatic84%
citrus77%
green69%
woody61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
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
Watery NotesBergamotGreen NotesAppleMandarin Orange
Heart
RosemaryGeraniumSageViolet LeafOsmanthusIris Flower
Base
SandalowoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sage and Geranium. 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
Winter20
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#31,734
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#32,262
PerfumerChristiane Plos
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 Evolution by O Boticário is a brisk aromatic fougère that leans heavily into crisp aquatic notes and dewy green botanicals. It opens with an energetic splash of chilled bergamot, tart green apple, and juicy mandarin orange, immediately bringing to mind a crisp morning breeze after heavy rain. As the initial cit…
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 Evolution?
Quasar Evolution takes 4 of 7 categories. JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes; Quasar Evolution is rated 3.87/5 from 216 votes. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Evolution for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, JF9 Red or Quasar Evolution?
Quasar Evolution lasts longest (Quasar Evolution 63/100, JF9 Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, JF9 Red or Quasar Evolution?
Quasar Evolution projects furthest (Quasar Evolution 56/100, JF9 Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do JF9 Red and Quasar Evolution smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sage and Geranium.
Is JF9 Red or Quasar Evolution 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 Evolution?
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 Evolution has top notes of Watery Notes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Apple, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium, Sage and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalowood, Amber and Musk.
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