O Boticário 2019 EDP

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Quasar Brave

by Adilson Rato

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O Boticário Quasar Brave is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Adilson Rato. Quasar Brave opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rose, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Geranium, Magnolia, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. O Boticário's Quasar Brave carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A Brazilian-made Sauvage-esque crowd-pleaser that's surprisingly divisive due to reformulations, but still a solid signature scent choice for those who want accessible quality. Most people love it, some complain about performance. Either way; don't sleep on it.
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Quasar Brave Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its versatile fresh-spicy and woody profile makes it excellent for casual and everyday wear, with moderate longevity suitable for most settings. While it projects well, it's not overpowering, making it a decent office choice, but perhaps a bit too bold for very formal events. Community reviews consistently highlight its "signature scent" and "day-to-day" appeal, even for date nights.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated O Boticário says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Quasar Brave kicks off with a vivacious burst of citrus, sharpened by a distinct pepper and subtle floral rose, before mellowing into a compelling heart of black tea and geranium. The dry-down delivers a polished blend of sandalwood, amber, and earthy oakmoss, creating a fresh, spicy, and woody aroma that commands attention without overwhelming.

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