Fragrance comparison

Quartz vs Universe

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 691 ratings analysed

4 wins

Quartz

Molyneux

4.02584 votes

Rank #3,671 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Universe

Iceberg

4.08107 votes

Rank #10,532 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quartz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Quartz
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Universe
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Quartz4/7

Universe3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QuartzMolyneux

UniverseIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 584 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 39%Had 20%Want 41%

Category winnerQuartzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

584 votes

43%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerUniverseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityUniverse

SillageQuartz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value68

Category winnerQuartzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

fruity84%

floral77%

mossy69%

green61%

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CassiaHiacynthPeach

Heart

Orris RootMelonHoneysuckleCarnationJasmineRose

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskCedarBenzoinAmberPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

HoneysuckleGalbanumPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseLily

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberBenzoinMuskVanilleVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orris Root, Honeysuckle and Rose. Durations are only published for Universe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Category winnerUniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex21

Women72

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,671

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews64

Overall rank#10,532

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerQuartzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quartz by Molyneux opens with an energetic rush of crisp green cassia, cool hyacinth, and tart peach skin. It feels like stepping barefoot onto cool river stones surrounded by crushed herbs on a bright spring morning. As it settles, subtle honeysuckle and juicy melon soften the herbal bite before giving way to an eart…

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Iceberg Universe is an understated vintage amber floral that feels surprisingly modern on skin. Created by perfumer Sophie Labbé in 1997, it opens with a curious clash of crisp green galbanum and sweet honeysuckle before settling into velvety white peach. The heart turns delicately powdery through orris root and gentl…

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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, Quartz or Universe?

Quartz takes 4 of 7 categories. Quartz is rated 4.02/5 from 584 votes; Universe is rated 4.08/5 from 107 votes. Choose Quartz for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Universe for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quartz or Universe?

Universe lasts longest (Universe 71/100, Quartz 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quartz or Universe?

Projection is very close: Quartz 61/100, Universe 60/100 for sillage.

Do Quartz and Universe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Peach, Orris Root, Honeysuckle and Rose.

Is Quartz or Universe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quartz is the stronger pick. For winter, Universe is the stronger pick. Universe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quartz and Universe?

Quartz has top notes of Cassia, Hiacynth and Peach, heart notes of Orris Root, Melon, Honeysuckle and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. Universe has top notes of Honeysuckle, Galbanum and Peach, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose and Lily, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Musk and Vanille.