Fragrance comparison

UnXpected vs Quasar Fire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 494 ratings analysed

UnXpected

Womo

4.333 votes

Rank #59,742 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Quasar Fire

O Boticário · 2005

4.52491 votes

Rank #25,983 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Fire takes 3 of 4 categories.

UnXpected
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Quasar Fire
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

UnXpected1/4

Quasar Fire3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UnXpectedWomo

Quasar FireO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

4.52/ 5 · 491 votes

Have 9%Had 74%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

65%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Fire

SillageQuasar Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerUnXpectedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

woody74%

powdery56%

amber30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBasilSageMarjoram

Heart

GingerPepperNutmeg

Base

CedarCashmere WoodPatchouliAmber

Top

Green NotesCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PepperStar AniseNutmegGingerSaffronCardamomCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetyverOakmossCypress

InformationalShared notesGinger, Pepper, Nutmeg and Cedar. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring41

Summer12

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,742

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar FireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UnXpected by Womo is a spicy woody composition for men that balances sharp citrus top notes with a grounded cedar and patchouli base. It offers a clean, aromatic profile suitable for daily office wear or casual weekends. The herbal blend of basil and sage keeps the scent feeling crisp, making it an accessible choice f…

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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…

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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, UnXpected or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire takes 3 of 4 categories. UnXpected is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Quasar Fire is rated 4.52/5 from 491 votes. Choose UnXpected for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Quasar Fire for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, UnXpected or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire lasts longest (Quasar Fire 72/100, UnXpected 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, UnXpected or Quasar Fire?

Quasar Fire projects furthest (Quasar Fire 63/100, UnXpected 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do UnXpected and Quasar Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Pepper, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is UnXpected or Quasar Fire better for summer or winter?

UnXpected suits day or night wear; Quasar Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in UnXpected and Quasar Fire?

UnXpected has top notes of Citruses, Basil, Sage and Marjoram, heart notes of Ginger, Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Amber. 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.