Fragrance comparison

Contemporary vs Kaiak Expedição

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 277 ratings analysed

6 wins

Contemporary

Clive Christian

4.31198 votes

Rank #25,723 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Kaiak Expedição

Natura

4.0379 votes

Rank #31,253 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Contemporary takes 6 of 7 categories.

Contemporary
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kaiak Expedição
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Contemporary6/7

Kaiak Expedição1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ContemporaryClive Christian

Kaiak ExpediçãoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 47%

4.03/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 42%Had 39%Want 19%

Category winnerContemporaryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

198 votes

35%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerContemporaryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityContemporary

SillageContemporary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKaiak ExpediçãoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

mossy80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

violet50%

woody100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

fresh spicy48%

powdery30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

GeraniumBlackberryVioletBlack Pepper

Heart3 to 4 hours

CedarNutmeg

Base4 to 7 hours

MossMalt

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeDihydromyrcenolLemon

Heart

LavenderVioletGeraniumCinnamonNutmegCardamom

Base

Precious WoodsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarCashmere WoodSandalowoodMuskPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Violet, Cedar and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Contemporary, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall75

Winter49

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerContemporaryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex34

Women11

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerContemporaryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Contemporary by Clive Christian takes the traditional aromatic fougere framework and gives it a sharper, fruitier edge. The scent opens with a burst of tart blackberry and crisp geranium, dusted with pungent black pepper and clean, slightly powdery violet. As the tart fruit settles, warm nutmeg and dry cedar take over…

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Kaiak Expedição is a rugged, woody aromatic scent that leans heavily on its fresh citrus opening and earthy base. Launched in 2015, this Natura creation feels most at home in warm weather or active outdoor settings. It provides a sharp, energizing start that settles into a reliable, masculine woodiness, making it a fu…

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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, Contemporary or Kaiak Expedição?

Contemporary takes 6 of 7 categories. Contemporary is rated 4.31/5 from 198 votes; Kaiak Expedição is rated 4.03/5 from 79 votes. Choose Contemporary for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Expedição for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Contemporary or Kaiak Expedição?

Contemporary lasts longest (Contemporary 76/100, Kaiak Expedição 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Contemporary or Kaiak Expedição?

Contemporary projects furthest (Contemporary 61/100, Kaiak Expedição 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Contemporary and Kaiak Expedição smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Violet, Cedar and Nutmeg.

Is Contemporary or Kaiak Expedição better for summer or winter?

For summer, Contemporary is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaiak Expedição is the stronger pick. Contemporary suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Contemporary and Kaiak Expedição?

Contemporary has top notes of Geranium, Blackberry, Violet and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Moss and Malt. Kaiak Expedição has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Dihydromyrcenol, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Precious Woods, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.