Quasar Vision vs Samphire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Samphire takes 4 of 7 categories.
Quasar VisionChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
SamphireChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Quasar Vision3/7
Samphire4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Samphire
- Community sentiment
- Quasar Vision
- Longevity
- Samphire
- Sillage & projection
- Samphire
- Value for money
- Quasar Vision
- Versatility
- Quasar Vision
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Samphire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Quasar VisionO BoticárioSamphireLaboratory PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 244 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 36%Had 14%Want 49%
Category winnerSamphireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
52%Like
22%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
244 votes
39%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
62 votes
Category winnerQuasar VisionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySamphire
SillageSamphire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerQuasar VisionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
green50%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
earthy53%
fresh42%
Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerLimeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamotMintPitangaBamboo Leaf
Heart
LavenderTurmericBasilGeranium
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCedarVetiverAmberLabdanum
Top
juniper berryBlack PepperLimeBergamotLemonCitron
Heart
RosemaryBasilLavenderLemongrassGrapefruitMandarinGinger
Base
OakmossWhite AmberTonka BeanJasmineLabdanumIris
InformationalShared notesGinger, Lime, Rosemary and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Category winnerQuasar VisionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,242
PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Pascal Gaurin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#14,099
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerSamphireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotQuasar Vision by O Boticário delivers a bright, energetic burst of lime, fresh ginger, and cool mint that feels like stepping out of a cold morning shower. As the zesty opening settles, aromatic lavender, basil, and a subtle pinch of warm turmeric add a clean, herbal crispness to the heart. The base rests on grounding…
Reviews →Laboratory Perfumes Samphire opens with a sharp burst of lime, citron, and crushed juniper berry that feels like a cold gin and tonic on a humid summer afternoon. The initial citrus rush quickly integrates with an aromatic heart of rosemary, lavender, and basil, adding a green herbal structure reminiscent of coastal f…
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 Vision or Samphire?
Samphire takes 4 of 7 categories. Quasar Vision is rated 3.78/5 from 244 votes; Samphire is rated 3.92/5 from 62 votes. Choose Quasar Vision for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Samphire for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Quasar Vision or Samphire?
Samphire lasts longest (Samphire 62/100, Quasar Vision 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Quasar Vision or Samphire?
Samphire projects furthest (Samphire 69/100, Quasar Vision 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Quasar Vision and Samphire smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lime, Rosemary and Bergamot.
Is Quasar Vision or Samphire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Quasar Vision is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Vision is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Quasar Vision and Samphire?
Quasar Vision has top notes of Ginger, Lime, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Turmeric, Basil and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Cedar. Samphire has top notes of juniper berry, Black Pepper, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Basil, Lavender and Lemongrass, a base of Oakmoss, White Amber, Tonka Bean and Jasmine.
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