Fragrance comparison

Quasar Classic vs JF9 Red

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 853 ratings analysed

Quasar Classic

O Boticário

3.74813 votes

Rank #32,349 CitrusAromatic

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62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

JF9 Red

JAFRA

3.4240 votes

Rank #31,504 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JF9 Red takes 4 of 7 categories.

Quasar Classic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
JF9 Red
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Quasar Classic2/7

JF9 Red4/7

Ratings & consensus: Quasar Classic
Community sentiment: Quasar Classic
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: JF9 Red
Value for money: JF9 Red
Versatility: JF9 Red
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: JF9 Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quasar ClassicO Boticário

JF9 RedJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 813 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

3.42/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%

Category winnerQuasar ClassicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

52%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

813 votes

8%Love

43%Like

35%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerQuasar ClassicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageJF9 Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value87

Category winnerJF9 RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

herbal69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderSageGalbanumTarragon

Base

OakmossMuskSandalowoodCedarPatchouli

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil

Base

Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Sage. 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

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerJF9 RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,349

PerfumerPaulo Cesar Fonseca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJF9 RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quasar Classic from O Boticário is a bright, nostalgic aromatic fougere that bursts open with tangy lemon, bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange. It immediately brings to mind an ice-cold morning shower and crisp, sun-dried laundry. Within ten minutes, the citrus settles into a calm, herbal heart of French lavender, cla…

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JF9 Red is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp herbal notes and woodsy undertones. It opens with a bright splash of lavender and mandarin orange before grounding itself in sage and basil. This scent offers a classic, masculine profile suited for casual daily wear, particularly during the crisp transitions of spr…

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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 Classic or JF9 Red?

JF9 Red takes 4 of 7 categories. Quasar Classic is rated 3.74/5 from 813 votes; JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose Quasar Classic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Classic or JF9 Red?

They last about the same: Quasar Classic 53/100, JF9 Red 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Classic or JF9 Red?

JF9 Red projects furthest (JF9 Red 52/100, Quasar Classic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quasar Classic and JF9 Red smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Sage.

Is Quasar Classic or JF9 Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, JF9 Red is the stronger pick. For winter, JF9 Red is the stronger pick. JF9 Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quasar Classic and JF9 Red?

Quasar Classic has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Galbanum and Tarragon, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalowood and Cedar. JF9 Red has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Sage and Geranium, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Amber, Sandalowood and Vetiver.