Fragrance comparison

Quasar Fire vs So Blue

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 1,065 ratings analysed

5 wins

Quasar Fire

O Boticário · 2005

4.52491 votes

Rank #24,515 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

So Blue

Mancera

3.81574 votes

Rank #8,566 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Fire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Quasar Fire
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
So Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Quasar Fire5/7

So Blue1/7

Ratings & consensus: Quasar Fire
Community sentiment: Quasar Fire
Longevity: Quasar Fire
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Quasar Fire
Versatility: Quasar Fire
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: So Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quasar FireO Boticário

So BlueMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 9%Had 74%Want 17%

3.81/ 5 · 574 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerQuasar FireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

28%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

574 votes

Category winnerQuasar FireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Fire

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value51

Category winnerQuasar FireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

woody74%

powdery56%

amber30%

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress

Top15-30 mins

FruitsMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseSea NotesVioletPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pepper and Amber. Durations are only published for So Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer12

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night37

Category winnerQuasar FireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,566

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerSo BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quasar Fire by O Boticário is an energetic woody spicy cologne that pairs zesty citrus with dry kitchen spices. It opens with an invigorating splash of grapefruit, mandarin orange, and crisp green notes before shifting into a warm heart of black pepper, grated nutmeg, and star anise. As the scent settles, Virginia ced…

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Mancera So Blue delivers an energetic splash of chilled mandarin, tart lemon, and sweet mixed fruits anchored by aquatic sea spray. It hits the air with a bright, sparkling rush. The opening feels crisp and sweet. Within twenty minutes, velvety Bulgarian rose and powdery violet temper the tart citrus burst. Earthy pat…

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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 Fire or So Blue?

Quasar Fire takes 5 of 7 categories. Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes; So Blue is rated 3.81/5 from 574 votes. Choose Quasar Fire for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose So Blue for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Fire or So Blue?

Quasar Fire lasts longest (Quasar Fire 72/100, So Blue 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Fire or So Blue?

Projection is very close: Quasar Fire 63/100, So Blue 63/100 for sillage.

Do Quasar Fire and So Blue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pepper and Amber.

Is Quasar Fire or So Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quasar Fire is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Fire is the stronger pick. Quasar Fire suits evening wear; So Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quasar Fire and So Blue?

Quasar Fire has top notes of Green Notes, Carambola (Star Fruit), Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Star Anise, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli. So Blue has top notes of Fruits, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Sea Notes, Violet and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.