Fragrance comparison

Mr. Libya vs Quasar Fire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 492 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mr. Libya

Abna Youssef Perfumes

3.001 votes

Rank #73,056 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Fire

O Boticário · 2005

4.52491 votes

Rank #26,021 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mr. Libya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mr. Libya
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Quasar Fire
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mr. Libya3/4

Quasar Fire1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mr. LibyaAbna Youssef Perfumes

Quasar FireO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.52/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 9%Had 74%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

65%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMr. Libya

SillageMr. Libya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMr. LibyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

woody74%

powdery56%

amber30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLemongrassLemon

Heart

RosemaryCypressCorianderGeranium

Base

PatchouliAmberCedarLeatherOakmossMusk

Top

Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cypress, Coriander and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring41

Summer12

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar FireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mr. Libya by Abna Youssef Perfumes is a fragrance for men. Top notes are Grapefruit, Lemongrass and Lemon; middle notes are Rosemary, Cypress, Coriander and Geranium; base notes are Patchouli, Amber, Cedar, Leather, Oakmoss and Musk.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mr. Libya or Quasar Fire?

Mr. Libya takes 3 of 4 categories. Mr. Libya is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes. Choose Mr. Libya for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Quasar Fire for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr. Libya or Quasar Fire?

Mr. Libya lasts longest (Mr. Libya 80/100, Quasar Fire 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr. Libya or Quasar Fire?

Mr. Libya projects furthest (Mr. Libya 75/100, Quasar Fire 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr. Libya and Quasar Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cypress, Coriander and Patchouli.

Is Mr. Libya or Quasar Fire better for summer or winter?

Mr. Libya suits evening wear; Quasar Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr. Libya and Quasar Fire?

Mr. Libya has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemongrass and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Cypress, Coriander and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Cedar and Leather. 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.