Fragrance comparison

Quasar Fire vs Vetyver

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 594 ratings analysed

6 wins

Quasar Fire

O Boticário · 2005

4.52491 votes

Rank #24,133 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Vetyver

Chantecaille

4.06103 votes

Rank #34,423 Fresh SpicyWoody

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.
Vetyver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Quasar Fire6/7

Vetyver1/7

Ratings & consensus: Quasar Fire
Community sentiment: Quasar Fire
Longevity: Quasar Fire
Sillage & projection: Quasar Fire
Value for money: Quasar Fire
Versatility: Vetyver
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

VetyverChantecaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 9%Had 74%Want 17%

4.06/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

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

35%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerQuasar FireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Fire

SillageQuasar Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value38

Category winnerQuasar FireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

woody74%

powdery56%

amber30%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

earthy56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, 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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCitrusesPepperBergamotCitron

Heart2-4 hrs

Vetyver

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Vetyver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer12

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring75

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Category winnerVetyverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,133

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,423

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Chantecaille Vetyver strips away traditional barbershop heaviness. It is immediately crisp. A sharp blast of sunny citron and peppery bergamot hits your skin first, backed by the dry warmth of freshly grated nutmeg. The first five minutes carry a distinct solvent snap before settling down nicely. Once the initial spra…

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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 Vetyver?

Quasar Fire takes 6 of 7 categories. Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes; Vetyver is rated 4.06/5 from 103 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 Vetyver for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Fire or Vetyver?

Quasar Fire lasts longest (Quasar Fire 72/100, Vetyver 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Fire or Vetyver?

Quasar Fire projects furthest (Quasar Fire 63/100, Vetyver 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quasar Fire and Vetyver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Is Quasar Fire or Vetyver better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Quasar Fire and Vetyver?

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. Vetyver has top notes of Nutmeg, Citruses, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetyver, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.