Fragrance comparison

Man vs Quasar Rush

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,562 ratings analysed

7 wins

Man

Calvin Klein

3.641,365 votes

Rank #36,056 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Rush

O Boticário

3.37197 votes

Rank #43,030 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man takes 7 of 7 categories.

Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Quasar Rush
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Man7/7

Quasar Rush0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManCalvin Klein

Quasar RushO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 1,365 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

3.37/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 58%Had 28%Want 14%

Category winnerManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,365 votes

11%Love

37%Like

32%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityMan

SillageMan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value58

Category winnerManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Bay LeafNutmegIncenseMint

Base3 to 5 hours

CypressSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

Top

Sicilian LemonMintPineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeBasilCardamomNutmeg

Heart

Water NotesLavenderViolet LeafCedarCashmeranAmberMossCoriander

Base

MuskBalsamic NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer64

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night77

Spring76

Summer100

Fall24

Winter7

Day100

Night20

Category winnerManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,056

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,030

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Man by Calvin Klein is an aromatic woody eau de toilette built around brisk herbal tones and a crisp, ozonic violet leaf. Launched in 2007 and composed by perfumer Ann Gottlieb, it opens with a bright burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and fresh rosemary. The heart introduces a cool bite of mint alongside bay leaf, d…

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Quasar Rush by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing aromatic fougere built for warm, active days. It opens with an immediate burst of crisp mint, tart Sicilian lemon, and juicy pineapple that feels like stepping out of a cold morning shower. As the citrus sparkle settles, fresh aquatic notes, clean lavender, and herbac…

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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, Man or Quasar Rush?

Man takes 7 of 7 categories. Man is rated 3.64/5 from 1,365 votes; Quasar Rush is rated 3.37/5 from 197 votes. Choose Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Rush for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Quasar Rush?

Man lasts longest (Man 56/100, Quasar Rush 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man or Quasar Rush?

Man projects furthest (Man 48/100, Quasar Rush 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Quasar Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.

Is Man or Quasar Rush better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Man and Quasar Rush?

Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Incense and Mint, a base of Cypress, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Quasar Rush has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Mint, Pineapple and Rosemary, heart notes of Water Notes, Lavender, Violet Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Balsamic Notes and Tonka Bean.