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Woody Basil vs Quasar Deep Blue

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

Updated 141 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Woody Basil takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Woody Basil

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Quasar Deep Blue

    Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring.

Woody Basil4/5
Quasar Deep Blue0/5
Ratings & consensus
Woody Basil
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Woody Basil
Value for money
Woody Basil
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Woody Basil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Woody BasilDossier
Quasar Deep BlueO Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.69/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 68%Had 5%Want 27%
3.46/ 5 · 128 votes
Have 68%Had 21%Want 11%
Category winnerWoody BasilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
77%Love
15%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

13%Love
42%Like
29%Ok
9%Dislike
7%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate92
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate62
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageWoody Basil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value62
Category winnerWoody BasilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
warm spicy74%
patchouli65%
lavender56%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
lavender69%
ozonic61%
Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotGingerBasil
Heart2-3 hrs
Black PepperViolet LeafLavender
Base5-7 hrs
Tonka BeanPatchouli
Top
BergamotCardamomBlack PepperLemon
Heart
LavenderViolet LeafWhite Cedar Extract
Base
Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Lavender. Durations are only published for Woody Basil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer89
Fall100
Winter89
Day90
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
Men90
Unisex6
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,285

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWoody BasilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Woody Basil by Dossier opens with a sharp slice of freshly peeled ginger, bright Italian bergamot, and a sprig of crushed green basil. It immediately captures the crisp, inviting charm of a clean white button-down shirt straight from the hanger. As the peppery herbal top settles, cool violet leaf and clean French lave…

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Quasar Deep Blue by O Boticário opens with an energetic splash of zesty lemon, tart bergamot, and a crackle of crushed black pepper. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into clean French lavender, green violet leaf, and dry white cedar, giving off the relaxed freshness of a freshly washed cotton shirt. As …

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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, Woody Basil or Quasar Deep Blue?

Woody Basil takes 4 of 5 categories. Woody Basil is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Quasar Deep Blue is rated 3.46/5 from 128 votes. Choose Woody Basil for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Quasar Deep Blue for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Woody Basil or Quasar Deep Blue?

They last about the same: Woody Basil 51/100, Quasar Deep Blue 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Woody Basil or Quasar Deep Blue?

Projection is very close: Woody Basil 42/100, Quasar Deep Blue 40/100 for sillage.

Do Woody Basil and Quasar Deep Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Lavender.

Is Woody Basil or Quasar Deep Blue better for summer or winter?

Woody Basil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Woody Basil and Quasar Deep Blue?

Woody Basil has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Basil, heart notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Quasar Deep Blue has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf and White Cedar Extract, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.

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