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Quantum vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 37 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quantum takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Quantum

    Choose it for a coca-cola and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • VIII Eight

    Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Quantum3/4
VIII Eight1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Quantum
Sillage & projection
Quantum
Value for money
VIII Eight
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Quantum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
QuantumM.INT
VIII EightAzalea Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.18/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
22%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
30%Hate

27 votes

0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate54
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityQuantum

SillageQuantum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value50
Category winnerVIII EightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
coca-cola100%
fresh spicy86%
warm spicy72%
amber58%
powdery44%
musky30%
amber100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Coca-Cola
Heart
NutmegGingerCinnamonCedar
Base
AmberMuskSandalwoodTobacco
Top
ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cinnamon, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring60
Summer40
Fall100
Winter80
Day80
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex25
Women8
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,911

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#66,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuantumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quantum by M.INT centers on a distinctive, fizzing Coca-Cola accord that transitions into a spicy, woody base. It offers an unconventional profile for those who enjoy playful yet grounded scents. Best suited for autumn evenings or casual weekend gatherings, this unisex fragrance leans slightly masculine through its dr…

Reviews →

VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Quantum or VIII Eight?

Quantum takes 3 of 4 categories. Quantum is rated 3.18/5 from 36 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Quantum for a coca-cola and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Quantum or VIII Eight?

Quantum lasts longest (Quantum 64/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quantum or VIII Eight?

Quantum projects furthest (Quantum 56/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quantum and VIII Eight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Amber and Musk.

Is Quantum or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

Quantum suits evening wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quantum and VIII Eight?

Quantum has top notes of Coca-Cola, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Cinnamon and Cedar, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Tobacco. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.

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