Fragrance comparison

Quasar Fire vs UR ± Silk

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 599 ratings analysed

6 wins

Quasar Fire

O Boticário · 2005

4.52491 votes

Rank #23,485 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

UR ± Silk

UERMI · 2014

3.80108 votes

Rank #29,269 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Fire takes 6 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.
UR ± Silk
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Quasar Fire6/7

UR ± Silk1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quasar FireO Boticário

UR ± SilkUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 9%Had 74%Want 17%

3.80/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 58%Had 42%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

19%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerQuasar FireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Fire

SillageQuasar Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value30

Category winnerQuasar FireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

woody74%

powdery56%

amber30%

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

iris69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and 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

Notes

FigIrisLilacMuskGrapefruitCedarNeroliCypressCarawayMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for UR ± Silk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer12

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer81

Fall50

Winter31

Day100

Night33

Category winnerUR ± SilkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men7

Unisex33

Women60

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 15%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,269

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews2

Category winnerQuasar FireHigher 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…

Reviews →

Green fig hits the nose first with an astringent, leafy snap. A quick burst of tart grapefruit and bitter mandarin orange cuts through the initial solvent lift, creating an energetic opening. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk citrus softens into a cool, powdery iris and clean lilac floral core. It smells remarkably ta…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Quasar Fire or UR ± Silk?

Quasar Fire takes 6 of 7 categories. Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes; UR ± Silk is rated 3.80/5 from 108 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 UR ± Silk for a woody and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Fire or UR ± Silk?

Quasar Fire lasts longest (Quasar Fire 72/100, UR ± Silk 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Fire or UR ± Silk?

Quasar Fire projects furthest (Quasar Fire 63/100, UR ± Silk 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quasar Fire and UR ± Silk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cedar and Musk.

Is Quasar Fire or UR ± Silk better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Quasar Fire and UR ± Silk?

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. UR ± Silk features Fig, Iris, Lilac, Musk and Grapefruit.