Quasar Onix O Boticário

For Men
Eau de Toilette
Year: 2013

At a glance

Is Quasar Onix O Boticário worth trying?

Quasar Onix by O Boticário is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men.

Best match
Evening wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
vanilla, fresh spicy, woody with Lime, Kumquat, Bergamot

The first impression

Quasar Onix by O Boticário is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Quasar Onix was launched in 2013. Quasar Onix was created by Carmita Magalhães and Fabrice Pellegrin. Top notes are Lime, Kumquat, Bergamot, Artemisia, Sage and Juniper; middle notes are Green Apple, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Geranium, Cardamom, Cedar, Freesia and Rosemary; base notes are Vanilla, Amber, Leather, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk.

What shapes the scent

vanilla 100%
fresh spicy 85%
woody 70%
aromatic 60%
powdery 50%
citrus 40%
amber 35%
fruity 30%
warm spicy 25%
leather 20%

The perfumer behind it

Carmita Magalhães

Carmita Magalhães

Carmita Magalhães is a perfumer who has created fragrances for Ana Hickmann, Avon, and CIEL Parfum. Her work includes Gold In Shadow and Summer Paradise for Ana Hickmann. She also developed scents like Arc-en-ciel Halloween for CIEL Parfum.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Lime Lime
Kumquat Kumquat
Bergamot Bergamot
Artemisia Artemisia
Sage Sage
Juniper Juniper

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Green Apple Green Apple
Black Pepper Black Pepper
Nutmeg Nutmeg
Geranium Geranium
Cardamom Cardamom
Cedar Cedar
Freesia Freesia
Rosemary Rosemary

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Vanilla Vanilla
Amber Amber
Leather Leather
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Oakmoss Oakmoss
Vetiver Vetiver
Musk Musk

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Quasar Onix O Boticário

Essence

Quasar Onix embodies the Alchemist archetype, a figure who transforms raw elements into something greater. The fragrance's complex blend of citrus, spice, and woody notes mirrors this transformative process. From the bright opening of lime and bergamot to the deep warmth of vanilla and leather, it suggests a journey of refinement and hidden depths.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor a polished yet enigmatic style, with tailored layers that hint at both precision and mystery. Their wardrobe balances dark textures with subtle metallic accents, much like the fragrance's interplay of fresh citrus and smoky leather. The aesthetic is modern alchemy-sophisticated, experimental, and slightly arcane.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of transformation, both in materials and the self. The blend of sage, rosemary, and cardamom reflects a reverence for ancient wisdom, while the vanilla and amber base speaks to a love of comfort and sensuality. They value knowledge but also the tactile pleasures of life.

Relationships

They attract others with their quiet intensity, drawing people in like the fragrance's sillage-moderate but lingering. Romantic partners find them intriguing yet elusive, as the scent shifts from spicy to woody. Friends admire their ability to blend intellect with warmth, much like the perfume's balance of pepper and sandalwood.

Lifestyle

Their days are structured yet open to experimentation. Mornings might involve studying esoteric texts, while evenings are spent in dimly lit lounges. The fragrance's longevity makes it ideal for transitions from day to night, mirroring their own fluidity between work and leisure.

Shadow

Their fascination with transformation can tip into obsession, losing sight of the present in pursuit of perfection. The shadow side of the Alchemist is the risk of becoming too detached, much like the fragrance's cooler herbal notes that threaten to overpower its warmth.

Conclusion

Quasar Onix is a scent for those who see life as a laboratory of possibilities. It captures the Alchemist's duality-both scientist and sensualist-with a blend that is as intellectual as it is inviting.