Fragrance comparison

Navigator vs Quasar Onix

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

Navigator

Houbigant

3.8526 votes

Rank #37,248 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Quasar Onix

O Boticário

4.1690 votes

Rank #27,976 VanillaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Onix takes 4 of 7 categories.

Navigator
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Quasar Onix
Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Navigator3/7

Quasar Onix4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NavigatorHoubigant

Quasar OnixO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

4.16/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 25%Had 60%Want 15%

Category winnerQuasar OnixRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

30%Love

61%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerQuasar OnixMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNavigator

SillageQuasar Onix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNavigatorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JuniperLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPatchouliNutmeg

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

LimeKumquatBergamotArtemisiaSageJuniper

Heart

Green AppleBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumCardamomCedarFreesiaRosemary

Base

VanillaAmberLeatherSandalwoodOakmossVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Nutmeg, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Navigator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall73

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Spring75

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNavigatorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 10%

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,976

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães, Fabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar OnixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Navigator delivers a bracing blast of tart lemon and crushed juniper berries right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush, but it quickly settles into a crisp, piney freshness reminiscent of chilled gin. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into clean French lavender, e…

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Quasar Onix by O Boticário starts with an energetic burst of zesty lime, tart kumquat, and crisp juniper berries. As it settles on the skin, warming cardamom, spicy black pepper, and crisp green apple balance out the citrus kick with solid everyday depth. The dry-down reveals a smooth blanket of sweet vanilla, dry 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, Navigator or Quasar Onix?

Quasar Onix takes 4 of 7 categories. Navigator is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes; Quasar Onix is rated 4.16/5 from 90 votes. Choose Navigator for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Onix for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Navigator or Quasar Onix?

They last about the same: Navigator 66/100, Quasar Onix 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Navigator or Quasar Onix?

Quasar Onix projects furthest (Quasar Onix 64/100, Navigator 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Navigator and Quasar Onix smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Nutmeg, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Navigator or Quasar Onix better for summer or winter?

For summer, Navigator is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Onix is the stronger pick. Navigator suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Navigator and Quasar Onix?

Navigator has top notes of Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Quasar Onix has top notes of Lime, Kumquat, Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Green Apple, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Leather and Sandalwood.