O Boticário Quasar Classic dupe — cheaper alternatives

O Boticário Quasar Classic: released in 1990, citrus, aromatic and lavender, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good O Boticário Quasar Classic dupe?

The closest O Boticário Quasar Classic dupe we found is Davidoff Cool Water — 86% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best O Boticário Quasar Classic dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs O Boticário Quasar ClassicProjection
1Davidoff Cool Water86%about $25 (+25%)5h vs 4h3/10
2Armaf Tres Nuit85%about $25* (+25%)5h vs 4h6/10
3Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Knight84%about $25* (+25%)7h vs 4h7/10
4Paris Elysees Vodka Limited Edition84%about $10 (−50%)5h vs 4h7/10
5Ulric de Varens UDV Blue81%about $10 (−50%)4h vs 4h6/10
  1. Davidoff Cool Water — 86% scent match

    Delivers a similar breezy, aromatic, and mossy freshness reminiscent of the green vitality in Quasar Classic.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords with O Boticário Quasar Classic, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 19,806 community ratings.

  2. Armaf Tres Nuit — 85% scent match

    Channels the crisp herbal and green lavender profile of Green Irish Tweed, sitting close in style to Quasar Classic.

    It shares its powdery, lavender and woody accords with O Boticário Quasar Classic, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3,389 community ratings.

  3. Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Knight — 84% scent match

    Builds on a similar fresh aromatic and herbal foundation that recalls the classic green structure of Quasar Classic.

    It shares its powdery, citrus and woody accords with O Boticário Quasar Classic, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 888 community ratings.

  4. Paris Elysees Vodka Limited Edition — 84% scent match

    Evokes the crisp, herbaceous freshness of Quasar Classic with a bright citrus opening and a clean woody base.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords with O Boticário Quasar Classic, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 206 community ratings.

  5. Ulric de Varens UDV Blue — 81% scent match

    Shares the same aromatic and lavender-heavy character found in Quasar Classic, offering an easygoing daily wear.

    It shares its lavender, aromatic and powdery accords with O Boticário Quasar Classic, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 274 community ratings.

Which O Boticário Quasar Classic dupe is cheapest?

Ulric de Varens UDV Blue, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than O Boticário Quasar Classic.

Which O Boticário Quasar Classic dupe lasts longest?

Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Knight, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for O Boticário Quasar Classic.

Which O Boticário Quasar Classic dupe is closest to the original?

Davidoff Cool Water, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a O Boticário Quasar Classic dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Davidoff Cool Water actually costs about $10 a year MORE than O Boticário Quasar Classic. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a O Boticário Quasar Classic dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Knight comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

O Boticário Quasar Classic notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-14.