Quasar Evolution vs Zaad Expedition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zaad Expedition takes 5 of 7 categories.
Quasar EvolutionChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Zaad ExpeditionChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Quasar Evolution2/7
Zaad Expedition5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zaad Expedition
- Community sentiment
- Zaad Expedition
- Longevity
- Zaad Expedition
- Sillage & projection
- Quasar Evolution
- Value for money
- Quasar Evolution
- Versatility
- Zaad Expedition
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zaad Expedition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Quasar EvolutionO BoticárioZaad ExpeditionO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 216 votes
Have 54%Had 38%Want 8%
4.26/ 5 · 705 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerZaad ExpeditionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
61%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
216 votes
50%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
705 votes
Category winnerZaad ExpeditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZaad Expedition
SillageQuasar Evolution
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerQuasar EvolutionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
aquatic84%
citrus77%
green69%
woody61%
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
green65%
aquatic56%
Scent match67%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
GinWater NotesGreen NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple
Heart
SageOakBlack PepperRosemaryNutmegVioletRose
Base
VetiverMetallic notesWoodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Green Notes, Apple and Mandarin Orange. 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–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerZaad ExpeditionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,234
PerfumerChristiane Plos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,064
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZaad ExpeditionHigher 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 →Zaad Expedition by O Boticário is a crisp, bracing woody aromatic fragrance built for everyday confidence. The scent opens with an icy splash of gin and sparkling bergamot, accented by cool water notes and tart grapefruit. As it settles on the skin, an earthy blend of sage, rosemary, and black pepper adds a clean herb…
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 Zaad Expedition?
Zaad Expedition takes 5 of 7 categories. Quasar Evolution is rated 3.87/5 from 216 votes; Zaad Expedition is rated 4.26/5 from 705 votes. Choose Quasar Evolution for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Zaad Expedition for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Quasar Evolution or Zaad Expedition?
Zaad Expedition lasts longest (Zaad Expedition 69/100, Quasar Evolution 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Quasar Evolution or Zaad Expedition?
Quasar Evolution projects furthest (Quasar Evolution 56/100, Zaad Expedition 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Quasar Evolution and Zaad Expedition smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Notes, Apple and Mandarin Orange.
Is Quasar Evolution or Zaad Expedition better for summer or winter?
For summer, Quasar Evolution is the stronger pick. For winter, Zaad Expedition is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Quasar Evolution and Zaad Expedition?
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. Zaad Expedition has top notes of Gin, Water Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Oak, Black Pepper and Rosemary, a base of Vetiver, Metallic notes, Woodsy Notes and Cedar.
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