Fragrance comparison

Samphire vs Quasar Vision

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 306 ratings analysed

4 wins

Samphire

Laboratory Perfumes

3.9262 votes

Rank #14,099 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Quasar Vision

O Boticário

3.78244 votes

Rank #35,242 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Samphire takes 4 of 7 categories.

Samphire
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Quasar Vision
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Samphire4/7

Quasar Vision3/7

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

SamphireLaboratory Perfumes

Quasar VisionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 49%

3.78/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerSamphireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

18%Love

52%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerQuasar VisionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySamphire

SillageSamphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value67

Category winnerQuasar VisionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

earthy53%

fresh42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

green50%

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 = shared

Top

juniper berryBlack PepperLimeBergamotLemonCitron

Heart

RosemaryBasilLavenderLemongrassGrapefruitMandarinGinger

Base

OakmossWhite AmberTonka BeanJasmineLabdanumIris

Top

GingerLimeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamotMintPitangaBamboo Leaf

Heart

LavenderTurmericBasilGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCedarVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Rosemary and Basil. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerQuasar VisionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex53

Women11

Men92

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#35,242

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Pascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSamphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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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, Samphire or Quasar Vision?

Samphire takes 4 of 7 categories. Samphire is rated 3.92/5 from 62 votes; Quasar Vision is rated 3.78/5 from 244 votes. Choose Samphire for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Quasar Vision for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Samphire or Quasar Vision?

Samphire lasts longest (Samphire 62/100, Quasar Vision 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samphire or Quasar Vision?

Samphire projects furthest (Samphire 69/100, Quasar Vision 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samphire and Quasar Vision smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Rosemary and Basil.

Is Samphire or Quasar Vision better for summer or winter?

For summer, Samphire is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Vision is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samphire and Quasar Vision?

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. 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.