Cedre vs Zaad Expedition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cedre takes 4 of 7 categories.
CedreChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zaad ExpeditionChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Cedre4/7
Zaad Expedition3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zaad Expedition
- Community sentiment
- Zaad Expedition
- Longevity
- Cedre
- Sillage & projection
- Zaad Expedition
- Value for money
- Cedre
- Versatility
- Cedre
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cedre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CedreParfums 06130Zaad ExpeditionO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%
4.26/ 5 · 705 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerZaad ExpeditionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
50%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
705 votes
Category winnerZaad ExpeditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCedre
SillageZaad Expedition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCedreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
violet61%
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
green65%
aquatic56%
Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
VioletBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
Virginia CedarNutmegCardamom
Base4 to 7 hours
VetiverMuskAmbergrisSandalwood
Top
GinWater NotesGreen NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple
Heart
SageOakBlack PepperRosemaryNutmegVioletRose
Base
VetiverMetallic notesWoodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Cedre, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall93
Winter93
Day100
Night76
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCedreMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,988
PerfumerRaphael Haury
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#27,141
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCedreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCedre by Parfums 06130 is an understated woody spicy eau de toilette built around soft Virginia cedar and crisp botanicals. It starts with a brief flash of mandarin orange, bergamot, and grapefruit tempered by sweet, powdery violet. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent moves into a calm woody core accented by card…
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, Cedre or Zaad Expedition?
Cedre takes 4 of 7 categories. Cedre is rated 3.88/5 from 33 votes; Zaad Expedition is rated 4.26/5 from 705 votes. Choose Cedre for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zaad Expedition for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Cedre or Zaad Expedition?
They last about the same: Cedre 71/100, Zaad Expedition 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Cedre or Zaad Expedition?
Zaad Expedition projects furthest (Zaad Expedition 52/100, Cedre 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cedre and Zaad Expedition smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange.
Is Cedre or Zaad Expedition better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cedre is the stronger pick. For winter, Cedre is the stronger pick. Cedre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cedre and Zaad Expedition?
Cedre has top notes of Violet, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Ambergris and Sandalwood. 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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