Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 vs Quasar Ice

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 656 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Marc O'Polo

4.1730 votes

Rank #22,359 Fresh SpicyWoody

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Quasar Ice

O Boticário

3.97626 votes

Rank #27,859 FreshAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quasar Ice
Choose it for a fresh and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Marc O'Polo Man 20064/7

Quasar Ice3/7

Ratings & consensus: Quasar Ice
Community sentiment: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Longevity: Quasar Ice
Sillage & projection: Quasar Ice
Value for money: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Versatility: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo Man 2006Marc O'Polo

Quasar IceO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 40%Want 34%

3.97/ 5 · 626 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerQuasar IceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

28%Love

51%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

626 votes

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Ice

SillageQuasar Ice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

musky65%

herbal56%

fresh100%

aquatic92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegGingerPepperArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossSandalwoodAmber

Base5-7 hrs

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Top

Watery NotesIceLimeSageCardamom

Heart

LavenderArtemisiaBourbon GeraniumCedarPepper

Base

Mountain AirOakmossMuskCashmeranSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPepper, Artemisia, Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Man 2006, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#27,859

PerfumerEurico Mazzini, Isaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 brings a clean, outdoorsy freshness built around crisp spices and dry woods. The first spray releases a lively hit of grated nutmeg, sharp black pepper, and fresh ginger that immediately clears the air. Artemisia adds a bitter green herbal edge, keeping the spice from feeling thick or syrupy. With…

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Quasar Ice by O Boticário delivers an immediate blast of frosty refreshment, opening with chilled lime, crisp watery notes, and herbal sage. As the initial frost settles, the fragrance introduces a clean heart of lavender, geranium, and dry cedarwood that feels like stepping out of a cold shower on a scorching summer …

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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, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Quasar Ice?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is rated 4.17/5 from 30 votes; Quasar Ice is rated 3.97/5 from 626 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Man 2006 for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Ice for a fresh and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Quasar Ice?

They last about the same: Quasar Ice 61/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Quasar Ice?

Projection is very close: Quasar Ice 49/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 48/100 for sillage.

Do Marc O'Polo Man 2006 and Quasar Ice smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Pepper, Artemisia, Musk and Cedar.

Is Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Quasar Ice better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is the stronger pick. For winter, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is the stronger pick. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc O'Polo Man 2006 and Quasar Ice?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Quasar Ice has top notes of Watery Notes, Ice, Lime and Sage, heart notes of Lavender, Artemisia, Bourbon Geranium and Cedar, a base of Mountain Air, Oakmoss, Musk and Cashmeran.