Fragrance comparison

Quasar Classic vs Xpose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 827 ratings analysed

Quasar Classic

O Boticário

3.74813 votes

Rank #32,381 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Xpose

Junaid Jamshed

4.2914 votes

Rank #32,272 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xpose takes 5 of 5 categories.

Quasar Classic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Xpose
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Quasar Classic0/5

Xpose5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quasar ClassicO Boticário

XposeJunaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 813 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

Category winnerXposeRating 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

57%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityXpose

SillageXpose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value69

Category winnerXposeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

herbal69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

amber91%

woody83%

animalic74%

earthy65%

mossy56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both 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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Blood OrangeSaffronLavenderSage

Base

AmbergrisOakmossOak

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–

Spring56

Summer56

Fall56

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women1

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,381

PerfumerPaulo Cesar Fonseca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerXposeHigher 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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Xpose by Junaid Jamshed is a woody aromatic scent that leans heavily into crisp citrus. Opening with bright mandarin and bergamot, it settles into a dry woodiness with hints of saffron and ambergris. It suits those seeking a sharp, versatile fragrance for office wear or casual outings during spring and summer months. …

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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 Xpose?

Xpose takes 5 of 5 categories. Quasar Classic is rated 3.74/5 from 813 votes; Xpose is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes. Choose Quasar Classic for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Xpose for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Classic or Xpose?

Xpose lasts longest (Xpose 68/100, Quasar Classic 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Classic or Xpose?

Xpose projects furthest (Xpose 57/100, Quasar Classic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quasar Classic and Xpose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Quasar Classic or Xpose better for summer or winter?

Xpose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quasar Classic and Xpose?

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. Xpose has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Blood Orange, Saffron, Lavender and Sage, a base of Ambergris, Oakmoss and Oak.