Strellson No 1 vs Quasar Fire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Quasar Fire takes 4 of 6 categories.
Strellson No 1Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quasar FireChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Strellson No 12/6
Quasar Fire4/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Quasar Fire
- Community sentiment
- Quasar Fire
- Longevity
- Quasar Fire
- Sillage & projection
- Quasar Fire
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Strellson No 1
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Strellson No 1
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Strellson No 1StrellsonQuasar FireO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
4.52/ 5 · 491 votes
Have 9%Had 74%Want 17%
Category winnerQuasar FireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
61%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
65%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
Category winnerQuasar FireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQuasar Fire
SillageQuasar Fire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
earthy77%
citrus65%
warm spicy53%
fresh spicy42%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy91%
woody74%
powdery56%
amber30%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Virginia CedarBergamotCardamomNeroli
Heart
LavenderCorianderJasmineIris
Base
VetyverPatchouliIncense
Top
Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar
Base
AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress
InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night73
Spring41
Summer12
Fall82
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerStrellson No 1Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,138
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#25,840
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2005
Reviews0
Category winnerStrellson No 1Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStrellson No 1 opens with sharp bergamot, green cardamom, and dry Virginia cedar before settling into a clean herbal core. Crisp coriander and fresh lavender build a structured middle that feels crisp and tailored. As the top notes fade, a soft base of patchouli, smoky incense, and vetiver anchors the wear with subtle…
Reviews →Quasar Fire by O Boticário is an energetic woody spicy cologne that pairs zesty citrus with dry kitchen spices. It opens with an invigorating splash of grapefruit, mandarin orange, and crisp green notes before shifting into a warm heart of black pepper, grated nutmeg, and star anise. As the scent settles, Virginia ced…
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, Strellson No 1 or Quasar Fire?
Quasar Fire takes 4 of 6 categories. Strellson No 1 is rated 4.06/5 from 36 votes; Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes. Choose Strellson No 1 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Fire for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Strellson No 1 or Quasar Fire?
Quasar Fire lasts longest (Quasar Fire 72/100, Strellson No 1 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Strellson No 1 or Quasar Fire?
Quasar Fire projects furthest (Quasar Fire 63/100, Strellson No 1 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Strellson No 1 and Quasar Fire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Coriander.
Is Strellson No 1 or Quasar Fire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Strellson No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Fire is the stronger pick. Strellson No 1 suits daytime wear; Quasar Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Strellson No 1 and Quasar Fire?
Strellson No 1 has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vetyver, Patchouli and Incense. Quasar Fire has top notes of Green Notes, Carambola (Star Fruit), Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Star Anise, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.
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