Quasar Evolution vs JF9 Red
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Quasar Evolution takes 4 of 7 categories.
Quasar EvolutionChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
JF9 RedChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Quasar Evolution4/7
JF9 Red3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Quasar Evolution
- Community sentiment
- Quasar Evolution
- Longevity
- Quasar Evolution
- Sillage & projection
- Quasar Evolution
- 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 EvolutionO BoticárioJF9 RedJAFRAWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 216 votes
Have 54%Had 38%Want 8%
3.42/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%
Category winnerQuasar EvolutionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
61%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
216 votes
8%Love
43%Like
35%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerQuasar EvolutionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQuasar Evolution
SillageQuasar Evolution
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJF9 RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
aquatic84%
citrus77%
green69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Watery NotesBergamotGreen NotesAppleMandarin Orange
Heart
RosemaryGeraniumSageViolet LeafOsmanthusIris Flower
Base
SandalowoodAmberMusk
Top
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil
Base
Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss
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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Spring88
Summer46
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerJF9 RedMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,262
PerfumerChristiane Plos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#31,734
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerJF9 RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotQuasar 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…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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 JF9 Red?
Quasar Evolution takes 4 of 7 categories. Quasar Evolution is rated 3.87/5 from 216 votes; JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose Quasar Evolution for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Quasar Evolution or JF9 Red?
Quasar Evolution lasts longest (Quasar Evolution 63/100, JF9 Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Quasar Evolution or JF9 Red?
Quasar Evolution projects furthest (Quasar Evolution 56/100, JF9 Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Quasar Evolution and JF9 Red smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% 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 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 Evolution and JF9 Red?
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. 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.
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