O Boticário 1990 EDP

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Quasar Classic

by Paulo Cesar Fonseca

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O Boticário Quasar Classic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1990, created by Paulo Cesar Fonseca. Quasar Classic opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Lavender, Galbanum, Sage, and Tarragon, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. O Boticário's Quasar Classic carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A Brazilian classic that's been watered down over the years. Once a signature scent for many, it now sits as a lighter, more common take on Cool Water, divisive in its performance and uniqueness. Great for a casual spritz, but don't expect fireworks.
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  • Classic
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Calm
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Quasar Classic 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

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, energetic, and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and sports, as noted by community reviews. While some suggest it's too common for adults or lacks projection, its lighter nature now allows it to be more office-appropriate, though not ideal for formal events or prominent dates.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

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

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About

Quasar Classic opens with a brisk, invigorating burst of bergamot, lemon, and mandarin, making for an undeniable fresh citrus hit. This quickly flows into a green aromatic heart where lavender, galbanum, and sage intertwine, lending a clean, slightly herbal complexity. The dry down is a woody-mossy base of sandalwood, patchouli, and oakmoss, wrapped in a whisper of musk, providing a classic, masculine finish that, while pleasant, fades into subtlety.

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