Fragrance comparison

1776 vs Zaad Venture

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 289 ratings analysed

7 wins

1776

Elsha

4.5538 votes

Rank #13,147 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Zaad Venture

O Boticário

3.90251 votes

Rank #34,518 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1776 takes 7 of 7 categories.

1776
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zaad Venture
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

17767/7

Zaad Venture0/7

Ratings & consensus: 1776
Community sentiment: 1776
Longevity: 1776
Sillage & projection: 1776
Value for money: 1776
Versatility: 1776
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1776

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1776Elsha

Zaad VentureO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

3.90/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winner1776Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

31%Love

39%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

251 votes

Category winner1776Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity1776

Sillage1776

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value36

Category winner1776Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather86%

yellow floral72%

smoky58%

aromatic44%

sweet30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

earthy60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

BirchCinnamon

Heart1 to 2 hours

Ylang-YlangLavender

Base3 to 5 hours

AmyrisCedarwoodGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top

RosemaryPetitgrainBergamotLemonCardamomPink PepperRoseCinnamon

Heart

GeraniumSichuan PepperLavenderBirchYlang-Ylang

Base

MossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCashmeranAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBirch, Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang and Lavender. Durations are only published for 1776, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter25

Day100

Night44

Category winner1776Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#34,518

PerfumerChristian Alori

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1776Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1776 by Elsha is a warm, vintage-styled oriental spicy fragrance built around rich woody and smoky leather accords. The opening introduces a dry birch wood note paired with a dash of sharp cinnamon, creating an immediate rustic impression. As the initial bite settles, soft lavender and a creamy touch of ylang-ylang ro…

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Zaad Venture by O Boticário delivers a sharp, outdoor freshness built on crisp citrus, aromatic rosemary, and cool crushed birch. It opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and bergamot before settling into clean lavender, green moss, and dry cedar-like woods. The overall vibe feels like stepping outside on a c…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1776 or Zaad Venture?

1776 takes 7 of 7 categories. 1776 is rated 4.55/5 from 38 votes; Zaad Venture is rated 3.90/5 from 251 votes. Choose 1776 for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zaad Venture for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1776 or Zaad Venture?

1776 lasts longest (1776 69/100, Zaad Venture 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1776 or Zaad Venture?

1776 projects furthest (1776 64/100, Zaad Venture 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1776 and Zaad Venture smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Birch, Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang and Lavender.

Is 1776 or Zaad Venture better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zaad Venture is the stronger pick. For winter, 1776 is the stronger pick. 1776 suits evening wear; Zaad Venture suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1776 and Zaad Venture?

1776 has top notes of Birch and Cinnamon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Lavender, a base of Amyris, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Zaad Venture has top notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Sichuan Pepper, Lavender and Birch, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.