Fragrance comparison

Quasar Surf vs The Wild Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 354 ratings analysed

Quasar Surf

O Boticário

3.94323 votes

Rank #30,647 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The Wild Man

Morris

4.2331 votes

Rank #28,524 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Wild Man takes 6 of 7 categories.

Quasar Surf
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
The Wild Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Quasar Surf1/7

The Wild Man6/7

Ratings & consensus: The Wild Man
Community sentiment: The Wild Man
Longevity: The Wild Man
Sillage & projection: Quasar Surf
Value for money: The Wild Man
Versatility: The Wild Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Wild Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quasar SurfO Boticário

The Wild ManMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 323 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 60%Had 21%Want 19%

Category winnerThe Wild ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

323 votes

26%Love

71%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerThe Wild ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityThe Wild Man

SillageQuasar Surf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value89

Category winnerThe Wild ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

tropical84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

GeraniumBlack Pepper

Base

FrangipaniMuskOakmossCedarSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMelonRhubarbPineappleCalabrian bergamotGreen NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumBlack PepperJasmineMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

OlibanumVetiverLabdanumTonka BeanPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for The Wild Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night64

Category winnerThe Wild ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,647

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Marion Costero

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,524

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe Wild ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quasar Surf by O Boticário is a bright, casual warm-weather fragrance built around juicy pineapple, crisp bergamot, and zesty grapefruit. A quick burst of black pepper and cool geranium gives the tropical fruit a crisp, spicy lift before settling into clean cedar, smooth musk, and airy frangipani. It feels like throwi…

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The Wild Man by Morris takes the beloved modern aromatic profile and gives it a smooth Italian spin. Spraying it on delivers an energetic splash of Calabrian bergamot, sweet melon, tart rhubarb, and crisp lavender. As the initial fruity zest settles, a clean core of geranium and cracked black pepper adds structure wit…

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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 Surf or The Wild Man?

The Wild Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Quasar Surf is rated 3.94/5 from 323 votes; The Wild Man is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes. Choose Quasar Surf for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose The Wild Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Surf or The Wild Man?

They last about the same: The Wild Man 62/100, Quasar Surf 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Surf or The Wild Man?

Quasar Surf projects furthest (Quasar Surf 54/100, The Wild Man 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quasar Surf and The Wild Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit.

Is Quasar Surf or The Wild Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Wild Man is the stronger pick. For winter, The Wild Man is the stronger pick. The Wild Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quasar Surf and The Wild Man?

Quasar Surf has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium and Black Pepper, a base of Frangipani, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar. The Wild Man has top notes of Lavender, Melon, Rhubarb and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Black Pepper, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Olibanum, Vetiver, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.