Fragrance comparison

Quasar Onix vs Usher VIP

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 316 ratings analysed

4 wins

Quasar Onix

O Boticário

4.1690 votes

Rank #31,622 VanillaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Usher VIP

Usher

3.69226 votes

Rank #13,078 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Onix takes 4 of 7 categories.

Quasar Onix
Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Usher VIP
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Quasar Onix4/7

Usher VIP3/7

Ratings & consensus: Quasar Onix
Community sentiment: Quasar Onix
Longevity: Quasar Onix
Sillage & projection: Quasar Onix
Value for money: Usher VIP
Versatility: Usher VIP
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Usher VIP

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quasar OnixO Boticário

Usher VIPUsher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 25%Had 60%Want 15%

3.69/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 50%Had 31%Want 19%

Category winnerQuasar OnixRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

61%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

25%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

226 votes

Category winnerQuasar OnixMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Onix

SillageQuasar Onix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value62

Category winnerUsher VIPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

leather92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeKumquatBergamotArtemisiaSageJuniper

Heart

Green AppleBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumCardamomCedarFreesiaRosemary

Base

VanillaAmberLeatherSandalwoodOakmossVetiverMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

KumquatBergamotTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaffronViolet LeafNutmegLotus

Base3 to 4 hours

SuedeWoodsy NotesOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesKumquat, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Usher VIP, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring54

Summer49

Fall100

Winter51

Day69

Night100

Category winnerUsher VIPMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,622

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães, Fabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerUsher VIPHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quasar Onix by O Boticário starts with an energetic burst of zesty lime, tart kumquat, and crisp juniper berries. As it settles on the skin, warming cardamom, spicy black pepper, and crisp green apple balance out the citrus kick with solid everyday depth. The dry-down reveals a smooth blanket of sweet vanilla, dry ced…

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Usher VIP by Usher is an easygoing woody spicy eau de toilette built around brisk citrus fruits and supple suede. It opens with an energetic burst of tart kumquat, sunny tangerine, and sharp bergamot that feels crisp and immediately uplifting. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals cool violet leaf, wate…

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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 Onix or Usher VIP?

Quasar Onix takes 4 of 7 categories. Quasar Onix is rated 4.16/5 from 90 votes; Usher VIP is rated 3.69/5 from 226 votes. Choose Quasar Onix for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Usher VIP for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Onix or Usher VIP?

They last about the same: Quasar Onix 65/100, Usher VIP 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Onix or Usher VIP?

Quasar Onix projects furthest (Quasar Onix 64/100, Usher VIP 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quasar Onix and Usher VIP smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Kumquat, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Oakmoss.

Is Quasar Onix or Usher VIP better for summer or winter?

For summer, Usher VIP is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Onix is the stronger pick. Usher VIP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quasar Onix and Usher VIP?

Quasar Onix has top notes of Lime, Kumquat, Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Green Apple, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Leather and Sandalwood. Usher VIP has top notes of Kumquat, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Saffron, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg and Lotus, a base of Suede, Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss and Vetiver.