Fragrance comparison

Quasar Classic vs Surfing Shipstern Bluff

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 840 ratings analysed

Quasar Classic

O Boticário

3.74813 votes

Rank #28,940 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Surfing Shipstern Bluff

Zara

4.1527 votes

Rank #16,510 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Surfing Shipstern Bluff takes 4 of 5 categories.

Quasar Classic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Quasar Classic0/5

Surfing Shipstern Bluff4/5

Ratings & consensus: Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Surfing Shipstern Bluff

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quasar ClassicO Boticário

Surfing Shipstern BluffZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 813 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 55%Had 11%Want 35%

Category winnerSurfing Shipstern BluffRating 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

35%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySurfing Shipstern Bluff

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value74

Category winnerSurfing Shipstern BluffBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

herbal69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

musky48%

powdery30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderSageGalbanumTarragon

Base

OakmossMuskSandalowoodCedarPatchouli

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

Mandarin OrangeLavender

Base

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. 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–

Spring78

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women1

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,940

PerfumerPaulo Cesar Fonseca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSurfing Shipstern BluffHigher 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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Surfing Shipstern Bluff by Zara opens with a bright splash of bergamot and lemon, quickly settling into a refreshing heart of mandarin and lavender. It is a straightforward, aromatic woody scent ideal for casual summer days. This 2023 release offers a clean, reliable profile that feels at home on a hot afternoon or as…

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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 Classic or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Surfing Shipstern Bluff takes 4 of 5 categories. Quasar Classic is rated 3.74/5 from 813 votes; Surfing Shipstern Bluff is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Quasar Classic for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Surfing Shipstern Bluff for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Classic or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Surfing Shipstern Bluff lasts longest (Surfing Shipstern Bluff 57/100, Quasar Classic 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Classic or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Projection is very close: Quasar Classic 46/100, Surfing Shipstern Bluff 46/100 for sillage.

Do Quasar Classic and Surfing Shipstern Bluff smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Quasar Classic or Surfing Shipstern Bluff better for summer or winter?

Surfing Shipstern Bluff suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quasar Classic and Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

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. Surfing Shipstern Bluff has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mandarin Orange and Lavender, a base of Musk and Patchouli.