Fragrance comparison

Quasar Evolution vs Connexion Woods

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 305 ratings analysed

Quasar Evolution

O Boticário

3.87216 votes

Rank #32,234 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Connexion Woods

O Boticário

4.0389 votes

Rank #33,267 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Connexion Woods takes 4 of 7 categories.

Quasar Evolution
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Connexion Woods
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Quasar Evolution3/7

Connexion Woods4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quasar EvolutionO Boticário

Connexion WoodsO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 54%Had 38%Want 8%

4.03/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 61%Want 17%

Category winnerConnexion WoodsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

61%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

216 votes

39%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerQuasar EvolutionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityConnexion Woods

SillageQuasar Evolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value63

Category winnerConnexion WoodsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

aquatic84%

citrus77%

green69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

warm spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesBergamotGreen NotesAppleMandarin Orange

Heart

RosemaryGeraniumSageViolet LeafOsmanthusIris Flower

Base

SandalowoodAmberMusk

Top

Virginia CedarAmalfi LemonBergamotRosemaryMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderSaffronFirSageWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rosemary and Geranium. 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

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night86

Category winnerConnexion WoodsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,234

PerfumerChristiane Plos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar EvolutionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quasar Evolution by O Boticário is a brisk aromatic fougère that leans heavily into crisp aquatic notes and dewy green botanicals. It opens with an energetic splash of chilled bergamot, tart green apple, and juicy mandarin orange, immediately bringing to mind a crisp morning breeze after heavy rain. As the initial cit…

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Connexion Woods by O Boticário opens with a crisp burst of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and crushed rosemary needles that immediately wake up your senses. Within minutes, the scent settles into an aromatic forest blend of soothing lavender, green fir, and herbal sage, resting on a sturdy foundation of Virginia cedar,…

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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 Evolution or Connexion Woods?

Connexion Woods takes 4 of 7 categories. Quasar Evolution is rated 3.87/5 from 216 votes; Connexion Woods is rated 4.03/5 from 89 votes. Choose Quasar Evolution for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Connexion Woods for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Evolution or Connexion Woods?

They last about the same: Connexion Woods 64/100, Quasar Evolution 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Evolution or Connexion Woods?

Projection is very close: Quasar Evolution 56/100, Connexion Woods 54/100 for sillage.

Do Quasar Evolution and Connexion Woods smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rosemary and Geranium.

Is Quasar Evolution or Connexion Woods better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Quasar Evolution and Connexion Woods?

Quasar Evolution has top notes of Watery Notes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Apple, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium, Sage and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalowood, Amber and Musk. Connexion Woods has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Saffron, Fir and Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.