Jesús del Pozo 1994 EDT

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Quasar

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Jesús del Pozo Quasar is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1994, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Quasar opens with Fruity Notes and Banana, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Jesús del Pozo's Quasar carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A truly divisive blast from the past, Quasar is either a unique, fresh tropical masterpiece or a synthetic, dated mess with a strong shaving foam vibe. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following for its distinctive banana leaf and herbal character.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Bold
Quasar Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fruity Notes47%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

With its moderate performance and fresh, somewhat playful profile, Quasar leans towards casual and daytime wear, though its unique character could suit a relaxed date. Its distinctive opening might be a bit much for formal settings or a conservative office environment, but it's often praised for being 'safe' once it settles.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Quasar launches with a vibrant, unusual burst of green banana and mixed fruits, immediately setting it apart. This fruity opening quickly mellows into an aromatic heart of lavender, rosemary, and sage, infused with geranium, adding a clean, herbal freshness. The drydown settles into a classic woody base of cedar, sandalwood, patchouli, and oakmoss, providing a warm, masculine anchor that, for some, evokes a sophisticated shaving cream scent.

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