Van Cleef vs Quasar 2019
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Van Cleef takes 6 of 7 categories.
Van CleefChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Quasar 2019Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Van Cleef6/7
Quasar 20191/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Van Cleef
- Community sentiment
- Van Cleef
- Longevity
- Van Cleef
- Sillage & projection
- Van Cleef
- Value for money
- Quasar 2019
- Versatility
- Van Cleef
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Van Cleef
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Van CleefVan Cleef & ArpelsQuasar 2019O BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 242 votes
Have 51%Had 41%Want 8%
Category winnerVan CleefRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,235 votes
29%Love
42%Like
21%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
242 votes
Category winnerVan CleefMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVan Cleef
SillageVan Cleef
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerQuasar 2019Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
balsamic77%
vanilla69%
green61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
lavender69%
musky61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
MarigoldGalbanumNeroliRaspberryBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base8-10+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk
Top
BergamotLemonNeroliMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
LavenderGeraniumOrange BlossomAmbrocenideGalbanumPink PepperSage
Base
MuskMossCedar EssenceCashmeranAustralian SandalwoodAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Neroli, Bergamot and Geranium. Durations are only published for Van Cleef, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVan CleefMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#721
PerfumerPascal Giraux
Launched—
Reviews104
Overall rank#33,711
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVan CleefHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a bold, golden warmth reminiscent of classic 1990s perfumery. The fragrance opens with an intriguing herbal splash of bitter galbanum and marigold petals, brightened by tart raspberry and sunny bergamot. As the initial sharp green bite softens, a generous bouquet of spicy geran…
Reviews →Quasar 2019 by O Boticário delivers an instant blast of clean, energizing freshness right from the first spray. It opens with zesty lemon, sharp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before settling into an easygoing heart of fresh lavender, herbal sage, and crisp geranium. As the citrus mellows out, a steady base of ce…
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, Van Cleef or Quasar 2019?
Van Cleef takes 6 of 7 categories. Van Cleef is rated 4.12/5 from 1,235 votes; Quasar 2019 is rated 3.90/5 from 242 votes. Choose Van Cleef for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Quasar 2019 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Van Cleef or Quasar 2019?
Van Cleef lasts longest (Van Cleef 79/100, Quasar 2019 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Van Cleef or Quasar 2019?
Van Cleef projects furthest (Van Cleef 72/100, Quasar 2019 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Van Cleef and Quasar 2019 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Neroli, Bergamot and Geranium.
Is Van Cleef or Quasar 2019 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Van Cleef is the stronger pick. For winter, Van Cleef is the stronger pick. Van Cleef suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Van Cleef and Quasar 2019?
Van Cleef has top notes of Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Quasar 2019 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Orange Blossom and Ambrocenide, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar Essence and Cashmeran.
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