Fragrance comparison

Man vs Quasar Vision

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,609 ratings analysed

Man

Calvin Klein

3.641,365 votes

Rank #36,056 Fresh SpicyWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

Quasar Vision

O Boticário

3.78244 votes

Rank #34,102 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

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

Man3/7

Quasar Vision3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManCalvin Klein

Quasar VisionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 1,365 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

3.78/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerQuasar VisionRating 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

18%Love

52%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerQuasar VisionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value67

Category winnerManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

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

GingerLimeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamotMintPitangaBamboo Leaf

Heart

LavenderTurmericBasilGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCedarVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Mint. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,056

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,102

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Pascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar VisionHigher 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 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Man or Quasar Vision?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Man is rated 3.64/5 from 1,365 votes; Quasar Vision is rated 3.78/5 from 244 votes. Choose Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Vision for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Man or Quasar Vision?

They last about the same: Man 56/100, Quasar Vision 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Man or Quasar Vision?

Man projects furthest (Man 48/100, Quasar Vision 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Quasar Vision smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Mint.

Is Man or Quasar Vision better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Man and Quasar Vision?

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 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.