Fragrance comparison

Quasar Vision vs Virgin Mint

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 391 ratings analysed

Quasar Vision

O Boticário

3.78244 votes

Rank #31,322 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Virgin Mint

Carolina Herrera

4.13147 votes

Rank #8,548 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virgin Mint takes 5 of 7 categories.

Quasar Vision
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Virgin Mint
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Quasar Vision2/7

Virgin Mint5/7

Ratings & consensus: Virgin Mint
Community sentiment: Virgin Mint
Longevity: Virgin Mint
Sillage & projection: Virgin Mint
Value for money: Quasar Vision
Versatility: Quasar Vision
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Virgin Mint

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quasar VisionO Boticário

Virgin MintCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerVirgin MintRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

52%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

43%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerVirgin MintMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVirgin Mint

SillageVirgin Mint

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value33

Category winnerQuasar VisionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

green50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

citrus65%

musky53%

woody42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerLimeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamotMintPitangaBamboo Leaf

Heart

LavenderTurmericBasilGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCedarVetiverAmberLabdanum

Top20-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

VetiverGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MintWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Mint and Geranium. Durations are only published for Virgin Mint, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night21

Category winnerQuasar VisionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

Men42

Unisex52

Women6

Casual 47%Work 35%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,322

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Pascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerVirgin MintHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quasar 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…

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Carolina Herrera Virgin Mint delivers an immediate shock of cold green air. Crushed Moroccan spearmint leads the charge. It smells like real torn garden herbs rather than sugary candy or hotel toothpaste. Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange brighten the initial spray with a sharp citrus burst. Within thirty min…

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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 Vision or Virgin Mint?

Virgin Mint takes 5 of 7 categories. Quasar Vision is rated 3.78/5 from 244 votes; Virgin Mint is rated 4.13/5 from 147 votes. Choose Quasar Vision for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Virgin Mint for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quasar Vision or Virgin Mint?

Virgin Mint lasts longest (Virgin Mint 61/100, Quasar Vision 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quasar Vision or Virgin Mint?

Virgin Mint projects furthest (Virgin Mint 56/100, Quasar Vision 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quasar Vision and Virgin Mint smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Mint and Geranium.

Is Quasar Vision or Virgin Mint better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quasar Vision is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Vision is the stronger pick. Virgin Mint suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quasar Vision and Virgin Mint?

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. Virgin Mint has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver and Geranium, a base of Mint and White Musk.