Fragrance comparison

Confidence vs Zaad Go

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

3 wins

Confidence

Pure Sense

3.2722 votes

Rank #56,634 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Zaad Go

O Boticário

3.92172 votes

Rank #31,677 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Confidence takes 3 of 5 categories.

Confidence
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Zaad Go
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Confidence3/5

Zaad Go2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ConfidencePure Sense

Zaad GoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

3.92/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 63%Had 26%Want 11%

Category winnerZaad GoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

14%Like

32%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

38%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

172 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityConfidence

SillageConfidence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value29

Category winnerConfidenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy91%

smoky83%

amber74%

mossy65%

fruity56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantBergamotCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

FirAtlas Cedar

Base6-8 hrs

PeatIncenseMossCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

CardamomSaffronBergamotLemon

Heart

Water NotesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavenderAfrican GeraniumPatchouliJasmine

Base

AmbroxanIncenseSandalwoodMuskMossVanillaOak Tree

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Incense and Moss. Durations are only published for Confidence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

Casual 40%Work 26%Date 23%Party 11%

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,677

PerfumerAdilson Rato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZaad GoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The woods run deep here. Pure Sense Confidence opens with a brief flare of tart black currant and bergamot before green cardamom pulls the scent toward darker soil. Fir needles and dry Atlas cedar take over the mid development, creating an authentic evergreen aroma that feels crisp rather than sweet. Smoky incense and…

Reviews →

Zaad Go by O Boticário is a fresh and spicy woody fragrance built around sparkling lemon, aromatic cardamom, and warm amber woods. It starts with an energizing splash of citrus and exotic saffron, then settles into crisp lavender, aquatic notes, and smooth sandalwood. Designed as an easygoing daily wear cologne, it fe…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Confidence or Zaad Go?

Confidence takes 3 of 5 categories. Confidence is rated 3.27/5 from 22 votes; Zaad Go is rated 3.92/5 from 172 votes. Choose Confidence for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Zaad Go for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Confidence or Zaad Go?

Confidence lasts longest (Confidence 66/100, Zaad Go 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Confidence or Zaad Go?

Confidence projects furthest (Confidence 57/100, Zaad Go 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Confidence and Zaad Go smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Incense and Moss.

Is Confidence or Zaad Go better for summer or winter?

Confidence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Confidence and Zaad Go?

Confidence has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Fir and Atlas Cedar, a base of Peat, Incense, Moss and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Zaad Go has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Water Notes, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Lavender and African Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Incense, Sandalwood and Musk.