Fragrance comparison

Quasar Brave vs Vibrant Sandalwood

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,271 ratings analysed

5 wins

Quasar Brave

O Boticário

4.191,197 votes

Rank #23,587 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Vibrant Sandalwood

Angel Schlesser

3.8174 votes

Rank #32,622 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Brave takes 5 of 7 categories.

Quasar Brave
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Vibrant Sandalwood
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Quasar Brave5/7

Vibrant Sandalwood2/7

Ratings & consensus: Quasar Brave
Community sentiment: Quasar Brave
Longevity: Quasar Brave
Sillage & projection: Quasar Brave
Value for money: Vibrant Sandalwood
Versatility: Vibrant Sandalwood
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

Vibrant SandalwoodAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,197 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 51%

Category winnerQuasar BraveRating 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

18%Love

55%Like

19%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerQuasar BraveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Brave

SillageQuasar Brave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value76

Category winnerVibrant SandalwoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

lavender60%

warm spicy50%

citrus100%

green91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

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

Black Tea

Base

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Tea and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring97

Summer100

Fall38

Winter19

Day100

Night10

Category winnerVibrant SandalwoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men12

Unisex65

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,587

PerfumerAdilson Rato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,622

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Angel Schlesser Vibrant Sandalwood opens with a bright splash of citrusy bergamot that quickly fuses with a dry, aromatic black tea note. Created by master nose Alberto Morillas in 2020, the scent settles into a light, creamy sandalwood base with subtle ozonic and green nuances. Rather than presenting a thick, resinou…

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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 Vibrant Sandalwood?

Quasar Brave takes 5 of 7 categories. Quasar Brave is rated 4.19/5 from 1,197 votes; Vibrant Sandalwood is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes. Choose Quasar Brave for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Vibrant Sandalwood for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Brave or Vibrant Sandalwood?

Quasar Brave lasts longest (Quasar Brave 65/100, Vibrant Sandalwood 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Brave or Vibrant Sandalwood?

Quasar Brave projects furthest (Quasar Brave 52/100, Vibrant Sandalwood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quasar Brave and Vibrant Sandalwood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Tea and Sandalwood.

Is Quasar Brave or Vibrant Sandalwood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vibrant Sandalwood is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Brave is the stronger pick. Vibrant Sandalwood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quasar Brave and Vibrant Sandalwood?

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. Vibrant Sandalwood has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, a base of Sandalwood.