Fragrance comparison

Lothair vs Quasar Brave

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,381 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lothair

Penhaligon's

4.121,184 votes

Rank #728 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Quasar Brave

O Boticário

4.191,197 votes

Rank #26,569 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lothair takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lothair
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Quasar Brave
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Lothair4/7

Quasar Brave2/7

Ratings & consensus: Quasar Brave
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Lothair
Sillage & projection: Lothair
Value for money: Quasar Brave
Versatility: Lothair
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lothair

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LothairPenhaligon's

Quasar BraveO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 1,184 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 1,197 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerQuasar BraveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

944 votes

43%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,197 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLothair

SillageLothair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value74

Category winnerQuasar BraveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

lavender60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperCardamomFig LeafBergamotGrapefruitRed Berries

Heart

LavenderFig TreeBlack TeaGeraniumMagnolia

Base

VanillaWoody NotesCedarAmbergrisMuskOakmoss

Top

PepperBergamotLavenderPearGrapefruitRose

Heart

Black TeaGeraniumMagnolia

Base

AmberCedarSandalwoodOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Black Tea. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLothairMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex54

Women5

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#728

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews168

Overall rank#26,569

PerfumerAdilson Rato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLothairHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lothair opens bright and aromatic, with juniper, cardamom and citrus giving it a crisp lift before the scent turns creamier with fig, black tea and soft lavender. As it dries down, the woods, vanilla and mossy musk make it feel polished, slightly old-world and quietly distinctive. It usually suits someone who likes re…

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Quasar Brave by O Boticário delivers an energetic punch of fresh bergamot, cracked black pepper, and juicy pear right from the first spray. Created by perfumer Adilson Rato in 2019, this woody aromatic cologne pairs zesty citrus with an earthy heart of black tea leaves, lavender, and geranium. As it settles onto the s…

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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, Lothair or Quasar Brave?

Lothair takes 4 of 7 categories. Lothair is rated 4.12/5 from 1,184 votes; Quasar Brave is rated 4.19/5 from 1,197 votes. Choose Lothair for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Quasar Brave for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lothair or Quasar Brave?

Lothair lasts longest (Lothair 71/100, Quasar Brave 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lothair or Quasar Brave?

Lothair projects furthest (Lothair 57/100, Quasar Brave 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lothair and Quasar Brave smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Black Tea.

Is Lothair or Quasar Brave better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lothair is the stronger pick. For winter, Lothair is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lothair and Quasar Brave?

Lothair has top notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Fig Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Fig Tree, Black Tea and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes, Cedar and Ambergris. Quasar Brave has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Pear, heart notes of Black Tea, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.