Fragrance comparison

Stardust vs Quino

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Stardust

Recreation

3.1712 votes

Rank #25,356 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Quino

Helio

3.673 votes

Rank #58,020 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stardust takes 2 of 3 categories.

Stardust
Choose it for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quino
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Stardust2/3

Quino0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Stardust
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Stardust

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StardustRecreation

QuinoHelio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

25%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityStardust

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

iris90%

citrus80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

musky50%

aromatic100%

woody86%

citrus72%

green58%

fresh spicy44%

earthy30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ThymeBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootGalbanumGeranium

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Notes

VetiverLimeNootkaPeppermintCypressLemonGreen MandarinPatchouliBergamotNeroliGalbanumGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Galbanum and Geranium. 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

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,356

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#58,020

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerStardustHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stardust opens with a brisk herbal citrus lift, then settles into powdery orris, soft sandalwood and musk. On skin, it often reads clean, aromatic and slightly old-school, which some wearers find grounding and easy, while others find too masculine or generic. Best for shoppers who enjoy fresh, polished woods with an i…

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Helio Quino opens with a sharp burst of green mandarin, lime, and lemon before settling into rugged, bitter wood. Perfumer Ralf Schwieger contrasts bright citrus top notes with the dry, resinous bite of Nootka tree and cypress. Peppermint and galbanum add a snappy herbal crispness that cuts through warm spring days. I…

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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, Stardust or Quino?

Stardust takes 2 of 3 categories. Stardust is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes; Quino is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Stardust for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quino for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Stardust or Quino?

Stardust lasts longest (Stardust 67/100, Quino 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stardust or Quino?

Projection is very close: Stardust 50/100, Quino 50/100 for sillage.

Do Stardust and Quino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Galbanum and Geranium.

Is Stardust or Quino better for summer or winter?

Stardust suits daytime wear; Quino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stardust and Quino?

Stardust has top notes of Thyme, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Galbanum and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Quino features Vetiver, Lime, Nootka, Peppermint and Cypress.