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    Star USA vs. Quiksilver for Men

    Star USA by John Varvatos bottle

    Star USA

    John Varvatos
    Eau de Toilette2011
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Quiksilver for Men rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Star USA vs. Quiksilver for Men
    Star USAQuiksilver for Men
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20112008
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerRodrigo Flores-RouxAntoine Maisondieu
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Star USA

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh
    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    Green

    Quiksilver for Men

    Citrus
    Marine
    Salty
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Camphor
    Aquatic
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CitronJuniper BerriesRed Ginger
    Bitter OrangeGrapefruitAquatic Notes
    Heart
    Blue SpruceCardamomOsmanthus
    EucalyptusSea Salt
    Base
    Phytolacca dioicaTonka BeanVetiver
    SandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Star USA vs. Quiksilver for Men
    Star USAQuiksilver for Men
    Score2.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Here's the thing about Star USA, it's sweet. Not shy about it. The tonka bean leans into that direction, and if synthetic is a dirty word for you, keep walking.Star USA
    This isn't a fragrance that announces itself. The sillage stays close, meaning you lean in rather than arrive. But for those who want something that smells like the Pacific without projecting a fog.Quiksilver for Men