Fragrance comparison

Quasar Onix vs Zara Sandalwood

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

5 wins

Quasar Onix

O Boticário

4.1690 votes

Rank #28,391 VanillaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Zara Sandalwood

Zara

3.7637 votes

Rank #18,493 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Onix takes 5 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.
Zara Sandalwood
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Quasar Onix5/7

Zara Sandalwood2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quasar OnixO Boticário

Zara SandalwoodZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 25%Had 60%Want 15%

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 43%Had 18%Want 39%

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

27%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerQuasar OnixMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Onix

SillageQuasar Onix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

Category winnerQuasar OnixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

musky74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeKumquatBergamotArtemisiaSageJuniper

Heart

Green AppleBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumCardamomCedarFreesiaRosemary

Base

VanillaAmberLeatherSandalwoodOakmossVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotLime

Heart

Cardamom

Base

MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Cardamom and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night71

Category winnerZara SandalwoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,391

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães, Fabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerZara SandalwoodHigher 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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Zara Sandalwood opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and sour lime that hits skin with immediate brightness. The citrus top feels sharp and crisp, cutting through warm spring air and giving your morning routine a clean boost. As the tart citrus fades, warm cardamom comes forward to meet a dry vetiver and musk b…

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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 Onix or Zara Sandalwood?

Quasar Onix takes 5 of 7 categories. Quasar Onix is rated 4.16/5 from 90 votes; Zara Sandalwood is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose Quasar Onix for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Zara Sandalwood for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Onix or Zara Sandalwood?

Quasar Onix lasts longest (Quasar Onix 65/100, Zara Sandalwood 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Onix or Zara Sandalwood?

Projection is very close: Quasar Onix 64/100, Zara Sandalwood 63/100 for sillage.

Do Quasar Onix and Zara Sandalwood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Quasar Onix or Zara Sandalwood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quasar Onix is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Onix is the stronger pick. Zara Sandalwood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quasar Onix and Zara Sandalwood?

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. Zara Sandalwood has top notes of Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Musk and Vetiver.