Fragrance comparison

Samba Star Man vs Quasar Vision

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 255 ratings analysed

4 wins

Samba Star Man

Perfumer's Workshop

4.2711 votes

Rank #35,420 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Quasar Vision

O Boticário

3.78244 votes

Rank #33,289 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Samba Star Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Samba Star Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Quasar Vision
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Samba Star Man4/5

Quasar Vision1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Samba Star ManPerfumer's Workshop

Quasar VisionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 35%Want 35%

3.78/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerSamba Star ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

18%Love

52%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySamba Star Man

SillageSamba Star Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSamba Star ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaNutmegAmberLavenderMandarin OrangeMuskMintVetiverCedarBergamotGeraniumSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GingerLimeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamotMintPitangaBamboo Leaf

Heart

LavenderTurmericBasilGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCedarVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesAmber, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#33,289

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Pascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar VisionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samba Star Man opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cool mint, giving immediate lift to an otherwise heavy spice profile. As the initial flash clears, cinnamon and nutmeg emerge alongside green geranium. Vanilla and musk soften the dry-down, wrapping cedarwood and vetiver in a gentle sweetness. It wears as a casua…

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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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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, Samba Star Man or Quasar Vision?

Samba Star Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Samba Star Man is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes; Quasar Vision is rated 3.78/5 from 244 votes. Choose Samba Star Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Quasar Vision for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Samba Star Man or Quasar Vision?

Samba Star Man lasts longest (Samba Star Man 60/100, Quasar Vision 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samba Star Man or Quasar Vision?

Samba Star Man projects furthest (Samba Star Man 63/100, Quasar Vision 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samba Star Man and Quasar Vision smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Mint.

Is Samba Star Man or Quasar Vision better for summer or winter?

Samba Star Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samba Star Man and Quasar Vision?

Samba Star Man features Vanilla, Nutmeg, Amber, Lavender and Mandarin Orange. 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.