The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Quasar Surf pays homage to the sea. The Quasar line by O Boticário is built around freshness, but Surf takes that in a different direction than Ice or Rush. Marion Costero and Hernan Fígoli, the perfumers behind it, approached this fragrance with an emphasis on bright citrus and tropical fruit notes that evoke sunlit shore mornings, with a drydown that shifts toward warmer, creamier elements. It's a fragrance that feels both invigorating and intimately connected to coastal atmosphere, drawing the wearer into a vivid sensory experience without relying on the expected aquatic tropes.
The tropical top notes are the signature move here. Pineapple alongside bergamot and mandarin creates an immediate hit of sweetness that feels like sunlight, not chemistry. Cardamom adds a quiet spice underneath, keeping the fruit from going flat. It's the kind of opening that announces itself without trying.
The evolution
The top notes hit fast and bright. Bergamot and mandarin lead, pineapple follows, and there's a burst of tropical sweetness that feels almost effervescent. Then geranium arrives in the heart, shifting the energy from fruit to something greener, slightly herbal. Madagascar pepper adds an aromatic bite that complements the floral element without overwhelming it. The transition isn't dramatic, but it's noticeable. As the fragrance moves into its final phase, sandalwood and cedar warm things up, the musk keeps it close to skin, and frangipani adds a tropical creaminess that lingers. The drydown holds for several hours, intimate and clean, showing how the composition maintains its character from opening to finish.
Cultural impact
Quasar Surf sits within O Boticário's Quasar collection, a line built around freshness that explores various interpretations of that concept. Surf takes the collection's themes in a coastal direction, emphasizing tropical fruit and bright citrus that feel sunlit and inviting. The fragrance captures an energetic, optimistic character through its composition, appealing to those who appreciate tropical richness without needing to reach for imported luxury positioning. It fits naturally within the Quasar line's philosophy of offering fresh, distinctive scents that stand apart from generic market offerings.
The House
O BoticárioO Boticário is a Brazilian fragrance house that grew from a modest pharmacy in Curitiba to a national retailer with a catalogue that exceeds two hundred scents. The brand blends South American botanical heritage with contemporary olfactory trends, offering perfumes that feel both familiar and adventurous. Its stores line streets across Brazil and have begun to appear in a few overseas markets, inviting shoppers to explore a scent story rooted in the country’s diverse flora.
The Creator
Marion Costero & Hernan FígoliMarion’s signature technique centers on building rich, multi‑layered bases before adding bright top notes that catch the eye. She favors natural absolutes such as Brazilian rosewood, Amazonian cacao, and Provençal lavender, pairing them with modern synthetics that extend longe…
