Fragrance comparison

Quasar Fire vs Whisky by Whisky 26

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 496 ratings analysed

Quasar Fire

O Boticário · 2005

4.52491 votes

Rank #23,066 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Whisky by Whisky 26

Evaflor

3.605 votes

Rank #53,990 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Quasar Fire
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Whisky by Whisky 26
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Quasar Fire2/4

Whisky by Whisky 262/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quasar Fire
Sillage & projection: Whisky by Whisky 26
Value for money: Whisky by Whisky 26
Versatility: Not scored
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

Whisky by Whisky 26Evaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 9%Had 74%Want 17%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 28%Had 24%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Fire

SillageWhisky by Whisky 26

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value100

Category winnerWhisky by Whisky 26Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

woody74%

powdery56%

amber30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

marine61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy 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

BergamotCardamomGrapefruit

Heart1-3 hrs

Sea NotesIrisRum

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Amber. Durations are only published for Whisky by Whisky 26, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer12

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 44%Work 28%Party 16%Date 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Whisky by Whisky 26 by Evaflor opens with an energetic blast of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed green cardamom. The initial spray has a sharp alcohol bite that settles after two minutes. Soon, salty sea notes emerge alongside a faint, powdery iris and a subtle hint of sweet rum. It is an easygoing aromatic sc…

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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 Whisky by Whisky 26?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes; Whisky by Whisky 26 is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Quasar Fire for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Whisky by Whisky 26 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Fire or Whisky by Whisky 26?

Quasar Fire lasts longest (Quasar Fire 72/100, Whisky by Whisky 26 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Fire or Whisky by Whisky 26?

Whisky by Whisky 26 projects furthest (Whisky by Whisky 26 72/100, Quasar Fire 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quasar Fire and Whisky by Whisky 26 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Amber.

Is Quasar Fire or Whisky by Whisky 26 better for summer or winter?

Quasar Fire suits evening wear; Whisky by Whisky 26 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quasar Fire and Whisky by Whisky 26?

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. Whisky by Whisky 26 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Iris and Rum, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.