Quasar Fire vs VG V
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
7%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
VG V takes 4 of 7 categories.
Quasar FireChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
VG VChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quasar Fire2/7
VG V4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Quasar Fire
- Community sentiment
- Quasar Fire
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- VG V
- Value for money
- VG V
- Versatility
- VG V
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- VG V
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Quasar FireO BoticárioVG VVan GilsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.52/ 5 · 491 votes
Have 9%Had 74%Want 17%
3.98/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%
Category winnerQuasar FireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
35%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
65 votes
Category winnerQuasar FireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageVG V
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVG VBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfresh spicy100%
warm spicy91%
woody74%
powdery56%
amber30%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
lavender69%
fruity61%
Scent match7%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar
Base
AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress
Top20-40 mins
Blood OrangeCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Peach BlossomLavenderVirginia Cedar
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for VG V, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring41
Summer12
Fall82
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Spring100
Summer82
Fall77
Winter55
Day100
Night43
Category winnerVG VMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,021
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2005
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,384
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerVG VHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotQuasar 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 →VG V by Van Gils opens with a tangy, mouthwatering burst of juicy blood orange paired with the dry, zesty snap of crushed coriander seeds. As the initial sharp citrus blast calms down over the first half hour, a clean and gentle floral heart emerges, featuring soft peach blossom, classic aromatic lavender, and dry Vir…
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 Fire or VG V?
VG V takes 4 of 7 categories. Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes; VG V is rated 3.98/5 from 65 votes. Choose Quasar Fire for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose VG V for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Quasar Fire or VG V?
They last about the same: Quasar Fire 72/100, VG V 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Quasar Fire or VG V?
VG V projects furthest (VG V 68/100, Quasar Fire 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Quasar Fire and VG V smell similar?
Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss.
Is Quasar Fire or VG V better for summer or winter?
For summer, VG V is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Fire is the stronger pick. Quasar Fire suits evening wear; VG V suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Quasar Fire and VG V?
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. VG V has top notes of Blood Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lavender and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.
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