Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus vs Quasar Evolution

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,043 ratings analysed

Osmanthus

The Different Company

3.68827 votes

Rank #7,184 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Quasar Evolution

O Boticário

3.87216 votes

Rank #32,234 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Evolution takes 6 of 7 categories.

Osmanthus
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Quasar Evolution
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Osmanthus1/7

Quasar Evolution6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OsmanthusThe Different Company

Quasar EvolutionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 827 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 54%Had 38%Want 8%

Category winnerQuasar EvolutionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

576 votes

19%Love

61%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

216 votes

Category winnerQuasar EvolutionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Evolution

SillageQuasar Evolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value59

Category winnerQuasar EvolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

aquatic84%

citrus77%

green69%

woody61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

OsmanthusJasmineGeranium

Base

MuskRose

Top

Watery NotesBergamotGreen NotesAppleMandarin Orange

Heart

RosemaryGeraniumSageViolet LeafOsmanthusIris Flower

Base

SandalowoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Osmanthus. 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

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerQuasar EvolutionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex33

Women59

Men92

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,184

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews80

Overall rank#32,234

PerfumerChristiane Plos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOsmanthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Osmanthus by The Different Company offers a minimalist floral take on the rare tea olive flower. Jean-Claude Ellena focuses on green freshness and creamy apricot facets, creating a scent that feels like a crisp spring morning. It performs softly on skin, making it an ideal choice for office settings or quiet weekend b…

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Quasar Evolution by O Boticário is a brisk aromatic fougère that leans heavily into crisp aquatic notes and dewy green botanicals. It opens with an energetic splash of chilled bergamot, tart green apple, and juicy mandarin orange, immediately bringing to mind a crisp morning breeze after heavy rain. As the initial cit…

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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, Osmanthus or Quasar Evolution?

Quasar Evolution takes 6 of 7 categories. Osmanthus is rated 3.68/5 from 827 votes; Quasar Evolution is rated 3.87/5 from 216 votes. Choose Osmanthus for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Quasar Evolution for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus or Quasar Evolution?

Quasar Evolution lasts longest (Quasar Evolution 63/100, Osmanthus 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus or Quasar Evolution?

Quasar Evolution projects furthest (Quasar Evolution 56/100, Osmanthus 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus and Quasar Evolution smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Osmanthus.

Is Osmanthus or Quasar Evolution better for summer or winter?

For summer, Osmanthus is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Evolution is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus and Quasar Evolution?

Osmanthus has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Musk and Rose. Quasar Evolution has top notes of Watery Notes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Apple, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium, Sage and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalowood, Amber and Musk.