Fragrance comparison

Quasar Brave vs Studio Scent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,337 ratings analysed

Quasar Brave

O Boticário

4.191,197 votes

Rank #26,433 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Studio Scent

Kismet Olfactive

4.27140 votes

Rank #7,612 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Studio Scent takes 6 of 7 categories.

Quasar Brave
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Studio Scent
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Quasar Brave1/7

Studio Scent6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quasar BraveO Boticário

Studio ScentKismet Olfactive

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,197 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerStudio ScentRating 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

62%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerStudio ScentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityStudio Scent

SillageStudio Scent

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%

woody100%

fruity92%

green84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperBergamotLavenderPearGrapefruitRose

Heart

Black TeaGeraniumMagnolia

Base

AmberCedarSandalwoodOakmossPatchouli

Top

Bergamot

Heart

FigBlack TeaLavender

Base

Palo SantoOakmossAmberwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Black Tea and Oakmoss. 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

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Category winnerStudio ScentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men4

Unisex76

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,433

PerfumerAdilson Rato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,612

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerStudio ScentHigher 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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Studio Scent by Kismet Olfactive is an aromatic woody fragrance that hinges on a realistic green fig and dry black tea. It feels best suited for crisp spring days when you need something grounded but uplifting. With notes of palo santo and oakmoss, it avoids common sweetness, offering a clean, professional profile for…

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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, Quasar Brave or Studio Scent?

Studio Scent takes 6 of 7 categories. Quasar Brave is rated 4.19/5 from 1,197 votes; Studio Scent is rated 4.27/5 from 140 votes. Choose Quasar Brave for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Studio Scent for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Brave or Studio Scent?

Studio Scent lasts longest (Studio Scent 68/100, Quasar Brave 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Brave or Studio Scent?

Studio Scent projects furthest (Studio Scent 55/100, Quasar Brave 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quasar Brave and Studio Scent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and lavender accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Black Tea and Oakmoss.

Is Quasar Brave or Studio Scent better for summer or winter?

For summer, Studio Scent is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Brave is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quasar Brave and Studio Scent?

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. Studio Scent has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Black Tea and Lavender, a base of Palo Santo, Oakmoss and Amberwood.