Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs Quasar Vision

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 272 ratings analysed

5 wins

Maestrale

Paolo Gigli

4.1428 votes

Rank #42,102 AromaticWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Vision

O Boticário

3.78244 votes

Rank #31,295 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale takes 5 of 7 categories.

Maestrale
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Quasar Vision
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Maestrale5/7

Quasar Vision2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestralePaolo Gigli

Quasar VisionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

3.78/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMaestraleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

18%Love

52%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerMaestraleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMaestrale

SillageMaestrale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value67

Category winnerQuasar VisionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemonWhite FlowersJasmineWhite Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderClary SageLabdanumBasil

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisCedarVetiverVanillaSandalwood

Top

GingerLimeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamotMintPitangaBamboo Leaf

Heart

LavenderTurmericBasilGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCedarVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lavender and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer18

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMaestraleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex50

Women21

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 21%Party 12%

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,295

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Pascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar VisionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Maestrale captures the brisk Mediterranean wind that blows across the Italian coast. The initial burst brings sparkling lemon, sharp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, cutting through the air before softening into jasmine and white rose petals. Within thirty minutes, herbal clary sage and French lavender…

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Quasar Vision by O Boticário delivers a bright, energetic burst of lime, fresh ginger, and cool mint that feels like stepping out of a cold morning shower. As the zesty opening settles, aromatic lavender, basil, and a subtle pinch of warm turmeric add a clean, herbal crispness to the heart. The base rests on grounding…

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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, Maestrale or Quasar Vision?

Maestrale takes 5 of 7 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes; Quasar Vision is rated 3.78/5 from 244 votes. Choose Maestrale for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Vision for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or Quasar Vision?

Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 67/100, Quasar Vision 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or Quasar Vision?

Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 71/100, Quasar Vision 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and Quasar Vision smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lavender and Labdanum.

Is Maestrale or Quasar Vision better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maestrale is the stronger pick. For winter, Maestrale is the stronger pick. Maestrale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestrale and Quasar Vision?

Maestrale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and White Flowers, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage, Labdanum and Basil, a base of Ambergris, Cedar, Vetiver and Vanilla. Quasar Vision has top notes of Ginger, Lime, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Turmeric, Basil and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Cedar.