Empire Absolut vs Kaiak Expedição
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kaiak Expedição takes 3 of 5 categories.
Empire AbsolutChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kaiak ExpediçãoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Empire Absolut2/5
Kaiak Expedição3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Empire Absolut
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kaiak Expedição
- Sillage & projection
- Empire Absolut
- Value for money
- Kaiak Expedição
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kaiak Expedição
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Empire AbsolutHinodeKaiak ExpediçãoNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%
4.03/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 42%Had 39%Want 19%
Category winnerEmpire AbsolutRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
35%Love
46%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
79 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKaiak Expedição
SillageEmpire Absolut
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKaiak ExpediçãoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
citrus70%
balsamic60%
warm spicy50%
woody100%
aromatic83%
citrus65%
fresh spicy48%
powdery30%
Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
elemiOrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegGingerBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Black PepperSolar NotesLavenderMarigoldCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRosemaryGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarTonka BeanMossPatchouliViolet
Top
BergamotGrapefruitLimeDihydromyrcenolLemon
Heart
LavenderVioletGeraniumCinnamonNutmegCardamom
Base
Precious WoodsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarCashmere WoodSandalowoodMuskPatchouliMoss
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Lavender and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Empire Absolut, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer6
Fall72
Winter100
Day19
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter58
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#39,876
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,061
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKaiak ExpediçãoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEmpire Absolut by Hinode kicks off with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot, quickly spiced up by fresh grated ginger and warm nutmeg. As the citrus settles, herbal rosemary, clean lavender, and a punch of black pepper create an energetic aromatic heart. Deep underneath, earthy patchouli, dry cedar wo…
Reviews →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…
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, Empire Absolut or Kaiak Expedição?
Kaiak Expedição takes 3 of 5 categories. Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes; Kaiak Expedição is rated 4.03/5 from 79 votes. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kaiak Expedição for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Empire Absolut or Kaiak Expedição?
They last about the same: Kaiak Expedição 69/100, Empire Absolut 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Empire Absolut or Kaiak Expedição?
Projection is very close: Empire Absolut 60/100, Kaiak Expedição 58/100 for sillage.
Do Empire Absolut and Kaiak Expedição smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Lavender and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
Is Empire Absolut or Kaiak Expedição better for summer or winter?
Empire Absolut suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empire Absolut and Kaiak Expedição?
Empire Absolut has top notes of elemi, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Black Pepper, Solar Notes, Lavender and Marigold, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Moss and Patchouli. 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.
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