Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Men vs Quasar Fire

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,332 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Men

Marc Jacobs

4.07841 votes

Rank #3,382 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Quasar Fire

O Boticário · 2005

4.52491 votes

Rank #23,327 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Fire takes 6 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Men
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quasar Fire
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Marc Jacobs Men1/7

Quasar Fire6/7

Ratings & consensus: Quasar Fire
Community sentiment: Quasar Fire
Longevity: Quasar Fire
Sillage & projection: Quasar Fire
Value for money: Quasar Fire
Versatility: Quasar Fire
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc Jacobs Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs MenMarc Jacobs

Quasar FireO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 841 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.52/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 9%Had 74%Want 17%

Category winnerQuasar FireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

841 votes

65%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerQuasar FireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Fire

SillageQuasar Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value67

Category winnerQuasar FireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

woody74%

powdery56%

amber30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CypressCardamomGingerBergamotCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig LeafWater NotesCyclamenRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarTonka BeanOakmossPatchouli

Top

Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress

InformationalShared notesCypress, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Spring41

Summer12

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerQuasar FireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women3

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,382

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews108

Overall rank#23,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews0

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Men strikes a rare balance between garden greens and milky woods. The first spray releases a brisk snap of Italian bergamot, herbal cypress, and fresh grated ginger. That brief citrus lift quickly folds into the scent of crushed fig leaves floating on cool water notes. It feels like stepping under Mediterr…

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Quasar Fire by O Boticário is an energetic woody spicy cologne that pairs zesty citrus with dry kitchen spices. It opens with an invigorating splash of grapefruit, mandarin orange, and crisp green notes before shifting into a warm heart of black pepper, grated nutmeg, and star anise. As the scent settles, Virginia ced…

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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, Marc Jacobs Men or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire takes 6 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Men is rated 4.07/5 from 841 votes; Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Men for a woody and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Fire for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Men or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire lasts longest (Quasar Fire 72/100, Marc Jacobs Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Men or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire projects furthest (Quasar Fire 63/100, Marc Jacobs Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Men and Quasar Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot.

Is Marc Jacobs Men or Quasar Fire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quasar Fire is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Fire is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Men suits daytime wear; Quasar Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Men and Quasar Fire?

Marc Jacobs Men has top notes of Cypress, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Quasar Fire has top notes of Green Notes, Carambola (Star Fruit), Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Star Anise, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.