Fragrance comparison

Nostalgia vs Quasar Drop XY

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

6 wins

Nostalgia

Kismet Olfactive

4.1174 votes

Rank #13,254 LeatherAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Quasar Drop XY

O Boticário

3.57120 votes

Rank #34,922 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nostalgia takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nostalgia
Choose it for a leather and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Quasar Drop XY
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Nostalgia6/7

Quasar Drop XY1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NostalgiaKismet Olfactive

Quasar Drop XYO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 79%

3.57/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 51%Had 37%Want 12%

Category winnerNostalgiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

22%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

17%Love

44%Like

23%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerNostalgiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityNostalgia

SillageNostalgia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerQuasar Drop XYBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

anis88%

musky77%

animalic65%

soft spicy53%

woody42%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

camphor60%

floral50%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Anise

Heart

Tonka BeanRose de Mai

Base

LeatherSuedeCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

LemonBergamotEucalyptusGingerMandarin OrangeAnise

Heart

Floral NotesGeranium

Base

CedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverLabdanumAmberNutmegCashmeran

InformationalShared notesAnise and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer28

Fall100

Winter89

Day65

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNostalgiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex59

Women11

Men88

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,254

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#34,922

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Leandro Petit, Marion Costero

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNostalgiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nostalgia by Kismet Olfactive is a distinct leather-forward scent built on an unexpected foundation of anise and tonka bean. It leans into a moody, suede-heavy texture that works well for cooler weather or nights out. The composition balances sharp spices with warm, powdery resins, creating an intriguing profile for t…

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Quasar Drop XY by O Boticário is a brisk aromatic citrus fragrance built for casual everyday wear in warm weather. It opens with an energizing blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a cooling splash of eucalyptus that immediately wakes up the senses like a cold morning shower. As the zesty top settles, spicy…

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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, Nostalgia or Quasar Drop XY?

Nostalgia takes 6 of 7 categories. Nostalgia is rated 4.11/5 from 74 votes; Quasar Drop XY is rated 3.57/5 from 120 votes. Choose Nostalgia for a leather and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Quasar Drop XY for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Nostalgia or Quasar Drop XY?

Nostalgia lasts longest (Nostalgia 73/100, Quasar Drop XY 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nostalgia or Quasar Drop XY?

Nostalgia projects furthest (Nostalgia 61/100, Quasar Drop XY 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nostalgia and Quasar Drop XY smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Anise and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Nostalgia or Quasar Drop XY better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quasar Drop XY is the stronger pick. For winter, Nostalgia is the stronger pick. Nostalgia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nostalgia and Quasar Drop XY?

Nostalgia has top notes of Anise, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose de Mai, a base of Leather, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Quasar Drop XY has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Ginger, heart notes of Floral Notes and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Labdanum.