Fragrance comparison

Version Black vs Quasar Rush

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 234 ratings analysed

7 wins

Version Black

Ulric de Varens

3.9537 votes

Rank #18,062 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Rush

O Boticário

3.37197 votes

Rank #40,767 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Version Black takes 7 of 7 categories.

Version Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quasar Rush
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Version Black7/7

Quasar Rush0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Version BlackUlric de Varens

Quasar RushO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

3.37/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 58%Had 28%Want 14%

Category winnerVersion BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

65%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

11%Love

37%Like

32%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerVersion BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityVersion Black

SillageVersion Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value58

Category winnerVersion BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangePineappleNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderFreesiaViolet

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWoody NotesTonka BeanPalisander Rosewood

Top

Sicilian LemonMintPineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeBasilCardamomNutmeg

Heart

Water NotesLavenderViolet LeafCedarCashmeranAmberMossCoriander

Base

MuskBalsamic NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Version Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Spring76

Summer100

Fall24

Winter7

Day100

Night20

Category winnerVersion BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

Casual 47%Work 32%Date 12%Party 9%

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#40,767

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVersion BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the dark name fool you. Version Black by Ulric de Varens is not a heavy, brooding night scent. Instead, it bursts open with a bright blast of mandarin orange, tart pineapple, and fresh cardamom. The initial alcohol lift settles quickly on skin, revealing a clean heart of French lavender, delicate violet, an…

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Quasar Rush by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing aromatic fougere built for warm, active days. It opens with an immediate burst of crisp mint, tart Sicilian lemon, and juicy pineapple that feels like stepping out of a cold morning shower. As the citrus sparkle settles, fresh aquatic notes, clean lavender, and herbac…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Version Black or Quasar Rush?

Version Black takes 7 of 7 categories. Version Black is rated 3.95/5 from 37 votes; Quasar Rush is rated 3.37/5 from 197 votes. Choose Version Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Rush for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Version Black or Quasar Rush?

Version Black lasts longest (Version Black 55/100, Quasar Rush 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Version Black or Quasar Rush?

Version Black projects furthest (Version Black 52/100, Quasar Rush 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Version Black and Quasar Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Nutmeg.

Is Version Black or Quasar Rush better for summer or winter?

For summer, Version Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Version Black is the stronger pick. Version Black suits daytime wear; Quasar Rush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Version Black and Quasar Rush?

Version Black has top notes of Citruses, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Freesia and Violet, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Palisander Rosewood. Quasar Rush has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Mint, Pineapple and Rosemary, heart notes of Water Notes, Lavender, Violet Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Balsamic Notes and Tonka Bean.