Fragrance comparison

Usher VIP vs Quasar Onix

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 316 ratings analysed

Usher VIP

Usher

3.69226 votes

Rank #13,078 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Quasar Onix

O Boticário

4.1690 votes

Rank #31,622 VanillaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Onix takes 4 of 7 categories.

Usher VIP
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Quasar Onix
Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Usher VIP3/7

Quasar Onix4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Usher VIPUsher

Quasar OnixO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 50%Had 31%Want 19%

4.16/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 25%Had 60%Want 15%

Category winnerQuasar OnixRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

226 votes

30%Love

61%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerQuasar OnixMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Onix

SillageQuasar Onix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value56

Category winnerUsher VIPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

leather92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

warm spicy61%

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

KumquatBergamotTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaffronViolet LeafNutmegLotus

Base3 to 4 hours

SuedeWoodsy NotesOakmossVetiver

Top

LimeKumquatBergamotArtemisiaSageJuniper

Heart

Green AppleBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumCardamomCedarFreesiaRosemary

Base

VanillaAmberLeatherSandalwoodOakmossVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesKumquat, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Usher VIP, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer49

Fall100

Winter51

Day69

Night100

Spring75

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerUsher VIPMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#31,622

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães, Fabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUsher VIPHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Usher VIP by Usher is an easygoing woody spicy eau de toilette built around brisk citrus fruits and supple suede. It opens with an energetic burst of tart kumquat, sunny tangerine, and sharp bergamot that feels crisp and immediately uplifting. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals cool violet leaf, wate…

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Quasar Onix by O Boticário starts with an energetic burst of zesty lime, tart kumquat, and crisp juniper berries. As it settles on the skin, warming cardamom, spicy black pepper, and crisp green apple balance out the citrus kick with solid everyday depth. The dry-down reveals a smooth blanket of sweet vanilla, dry 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, Usher VIP or Quasar Onix?

Quasar Onix takes 4 of 7 categories. Usher VIP is rated 3.69/5 from 226 votes; Quasar Onix is rated 4.16/5 from 90 votes. Choose Usher VIP for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Quasar Onix for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Usher VIP or Quasar Onix?

They last about the same: Quasar Onix 65/100, Usher VIP 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Usher VIP or Quasar Onix?

Quasar Onix projects furthest (Quasar Onix 64/100, Usher VIP 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Usher VIP and Quasar Onix smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Kumquat, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Oakmoss.

Is Usher VIP or Quasar Onix better for summer or winter?

For summer, Usher VIP is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Onix is the stronger pick. Usher VIP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Usher VIP and Quasar Onix?

Usher VIP has top notes of Kumquat, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Saffron, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg and Lotus, a base of Suede, Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Quasar Onix has top notes of Lime, Kumquat, Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Green Apple, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Leather and Sandalwood.