Empire Absolut vs Zaad Expedition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zaad Expedition takes 3 of 5 categories.
Empire AbsolutChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Zaad ExpeditionChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Empire Absolut2/5
Zaad Expedition3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Zaad Expedition
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Zaad Expedition
- Sillage & projection
- Empire Absolut
- Value for money
- Empire Absolut
- 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
Empire AbsolutHinodeZaad ExpeditionO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%
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 hate42%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
24 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
LongevityZaad Expedition
SillageEmpire Absolut
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEmpire AbsolutBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
citrus70%
balsamic60%
warm spicy50%
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
green65%
aquatic56%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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
GinWater NotesGreen NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple
Heart
SageOakBlack PepperRosemaryNutmegVioletRose
Base
VetiverMetallic notesWoodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Bergamot. 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
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#39,876
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,141
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZaad ExpeditionHigher 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 →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, Empire Absolut or Zaad Expedition?
Zaad Expedition takes 3 of 5 categories. Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes; Zaad Expedition is rated 4.26/5 from 705 votes. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zaad Expedition for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Empire Absolut or Zaad Expedition?
They last about the same: Zaad Expedition 69/100, Empire Absolut 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Empire Absolut or Zaad Expedition?
Empire Absolut projects furthest (Empire Absolut 60/100, Zaad Expedition 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Empire Absolut and Zaad Expedition smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Bergamot.
Is Empire Absolut or Zaad Expedition better for summer or winter?
Empire Absolut suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empire Absolut and Zaad Expedition?
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. 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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