Fragrance comparison

Moves vs Quasar Surf

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 809 ratings analysed

Moves

Adidas

3.43486 votes

Rank #15,638 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Quasar Surf

O Boticário

3.94323 votes

Rank #30,773 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Surf takes 4 of 7 categories.

Moves
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Quasar Surf
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Moves3/7

Quasar Surf4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MovesAdidas

Quasar SurfO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 486 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 323 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerQuasar SurfRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

402 votes

30%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

323 votes

Category winnerQuasar SurfMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Surf

SillageQuasar Surf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMovesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

green83%

fruity74%

woody65%

fresh56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

tropical84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleTomato LeafPineappleMintBlack PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

LavenderMuskJuniper BerriesCedarGingerGeraniumJasmine

Base

ThymeSandalwoodOakmossLily-of-the-Valley

Top

PineappleBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

GeraniumBlack Pepper

Base

FrangipaniMuskOakmossCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMovesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#30,773

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Marion Costero

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMovesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moves by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Moves was launched in 1999. Top notes are Green Apple, Tomato Leaf, Pineapple, Mint, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Star Anise; middle notes are Lavender, Musk, Juniper Berries, Cedar, Ginger, Geranium and Jasmine; base notes are Thyme, Sandalwood, Oakmoss an…

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Quasar Surf by O Boticário is a bright, casual warm-weather fragrance built around juicy pineapple, crisp bergamot, and zesty grapefruit. A quick burst of black pepper and cool geranium gives the tropical fruit a crisp, spicy lift before settling into clean cedar, smooth musk, and airy frangipani. It feels like throwi…

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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, Moves or Quasar Surf?

Quasar Surf takes 4 of 7 categories. Moves is rated 3.43/5 from 486 votes; Quasar Surf is rated 3.94/5 from 323 votes. Choose Moves for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Quasar Surf for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Moves or Quasar Surf?

Quasar Surf lasts longest (Quasar Surf 60/100, Moves 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moves or Quasar Surf?

Quasar Surf projects furthest (Quasar Surf 54/100, Moves 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moves and Quasar Surf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Musk.

Is Moves or Quasar Surf better for summer or winter?

For summer, Moves is the stronger pick. For winter, Moves is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moves and Quasar Surf?

Moves has top notes of Green Apple, Tomato Leaf, Pineapple and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Musk, Juniper Berries and Cedar, a base of Thyme, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Lily-of-the-Valley. Quasar Surf has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium and Black Pepper, a base of Frangipani, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar.