Muaná vs Quasar Fire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Quasar Fire takes 5 of 7 categories.
MuanáChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Quasar FireChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Muaná2/7
Quasar Fire5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Quasar Fire
- Community sentiment
- Quasar Fire
- Longevity
- Quasar Fire
- Sillage & projection
- Quasar Fire
- Value for money
- Muaná
- Versatility
- Muaná
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Quasar Fire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MuanáPheboQuasar FireO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%
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 hate32%Love
57%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
28 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
Category winners
LongevityQuasar Fire
SillageQuasar Fire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMuanáBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
herbal77%
amber69%
lavender61%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy91%
woody74%
powdery56%
amber30%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderSageThymeNutmegArtemisiaViolet LeavesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
SandalowoodCedarPatchouli
Base
AmberLeatherMyrhhBalsamic VinegarTonka BeanMusk
Top
Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar
Base
AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sandalowood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer100
Fall78
Winter22
Day100
Night40
Spring41
Summer12
Fall82
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerMuanáMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,536
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,021
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2005
Reviews0
Category winnerQuasar FireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPhebo Muaná opens with an aromatic burst of lavender, sage, and thyme, spiked with cool violet leaves and sharp bergamot. Nutmeg and artemisia add a dry herbal warmth early on. As the initial brightness settles, heart notes of cedarwood, patchouli, and sandalwood ground the composition in clean, dry timber. The base i…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Muaná or Quasar Fire?
Quasar Fire takes 5 of 7 categories. Muaná is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes; Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes. Choose Muaná for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, 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, Muaná or Quasar Fire?
Quasar Fire lasts longest (Quasar Fire 72/100, Muaná 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Muaná or Quasar Fire?
Quasar Fire projects furthest (Quasar Fire 63/100, Muaná 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Muaná and Quasar Fire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sandalowood.
Is Muaná or Quasar Fire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Muaná is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Fire is the stronger pick. Muaná suits daytime wear; Quasar Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Muaná and Quasar Fire?
Muaná has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Thyme and Nutmeg, heart notes of Sandalowood, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Leather, Myrhh and Balsamic Vinegar. 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.
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