Black Intense vs Zaad Expedition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Zaad ExpeditionChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Black Intense3/4
Zaad Expedition1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Black Intense
- Value for money
- Black Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zaad Expedition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black IntenseMorrisZaad ExpeditionO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
4.26/ 5 · 705 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
50%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
705 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Intense
SillageBlack Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy74%
powdery65%
violet56%
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
green65%
aquatic56%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Pink PepperLemonWatery NotesMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletBlack PepperCardamomelemiNutmegClary SageLavender
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverCedarPatchouliMusk
Top
GinWater NotesGreen NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple
Heart
SageOakBlack PepperRosemaryNutmegVioletRose
Base
VetiverMetallic notesWoodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange, Violet and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Black Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,305
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#27,141
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZaad ExpeditionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Intense by Morris is a versatile woody spicy men's eau de toilette that pairs bright citrus with dark pepper and dry woods. The scent opens with a crisp burst of lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a crackle of pink pepper. As the initial splash calms down, herbal clary sage and powdery violet leaf blend with warm…
Reviews →Zaad Expedition by O Boticário is a crisp, bracing woody aromatic fragrance built for everyday confidence. The scent opens with an icy splash of gin and sparkling bergamot, accented by cool water notes and tart grapefruit. As it settles on the skin, an earthy blend of sage, rosemary, and black pepper adds a clean herb…
Reviews →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, Black Intense or Zaad Expedition?
Black Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Intense is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Zaad Expedition is rated 4.26/5 from 705 votes. Choose Black Intense for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Zaad Expedition for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Black Intense or Zaad Expedition?
They last about the same: Black Intense 70/100, Zaad Expedition 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Intense or Zaad Expedition?
Black Intense projects furthest (Black Intense 63/100, Zaad Expedition 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Intense and Zaad Expedition smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Violet and Black Pepper.
Is Black Intense or Zaad Expedition better for summer or winter?
Black Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Intense and Zaad Expedition?
Black Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lemon, Watery Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Black Pepper, Cardamom and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Zaad Expedition has top notes of Gin, Water Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Oak, Black Pepper and Rosemary, a base of Vetiver, Metallic notes, Woodsy Notes and Cedar.
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