Fragrance comparison

Quasar Brave vs Roses et Reines Jardin Secret

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,234 ratings analysed

4 wins

Quasar Brave

O Boticário

4.191,197 votes

Rank #23,431 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret

L'Occitane en Provence

4.4937 votes

Rank #26,599 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Brave takes 4 of 7 categories.

Quasar Brave
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Quasar Brave4/7

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret3/7

Ratings & consensus: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Community sentiment: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Longevity: Quasar Brave
Sillage & projection: Quasar Brave
Value for money: Quasar Brave
Versatility: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Quasar Brave

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quasar BraveO Boticário

Roses et Reines Jardin SecretL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,197 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.49/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 26%Had 21%Want 53%

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,197 votes

57%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Brave

SillageQuasar Brave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value61

Category winnerQuasar BraveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

lavender60%

warm spicy50%

rose100%

floral88%

citrus77%

green65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperBergamotLavenderPearGrapefruitRose

Heart

Black TeaGeraniumMagnolia

Base

AmberCedarSandalwoodOakmossPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCassis

Heart2-3 hrs

Grasse RoseMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

Black TeaCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Tea, Magnolia and Cedar. Durations are only published for Roses et Reines Jardin Secret, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 20%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,431

PerfumerAdilson Rato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerQuasar BraveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quasar Brave by O Boticário delivers an energetic punch of fresh bergamot, cracked black pepper, and juicy pear right from the first spray. Created by perfumer Adilson Rato in 2019, this woody aromatic cologne pairs zesty citrus with an earthy heart of black tea leaves, lavender, and geranium. As it settles onto the s…

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Roses et Reines Jardin Secret opens with a sparkling splash of bitter bergamot and tangy cassis bud. That brief tartness clears quickly to reveal a soft heart of dewy Grasse rose petals and creamy magnolia blossoms. It smells like stepping outside into a damp French botanical garden just after sunrise. Instead of suga…

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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, Quasar Brave or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Quasar Brave takes 4 of 7 categories. Quasar Brave is rated 4.19/5 from 1,197 votes; Roses et Reines Jardin Secret is rated 4.49/5 from 37 votes. Choose Quasar Brave for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Roses et Reines Jardin Secret for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Brave or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Quasar Brave lasts longest (Quasar Brave 65/100, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Brave or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Projection is very close: Quasar Brave 52/100, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret 50/100 for sillage.

Do Quasar Brave and Roses et Reines Jardin Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Tea, Magnolia and Cedar.

Is Quasar Brave or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Brave is the stronger pick. Roses et Reines Jardin Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quasar Brave and Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Quasar Brave has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Pear, heart notes of Black Tea, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Roses et Reines Jardin Secret has top notes of Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Grasse Rose and Magnolia, a base of Black Tea and Cedar.