Kaiak Expedição vs Mezzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mezzo takes 4 of 5 categories.
Kaiak ExpediçãoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
MezzoChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kaiak Expedição1/5
Mezzo4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mezzo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mezzo
- Sillage & projection
- Mezzo
- Value for money
- Mezzo
- 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
Kaiak ExpediçãoNaturaMezzoParis ElyseesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 42%Had 39%Want 19%
4.35/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%
Category winnerMezzoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
46%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
79 votes
50%Love
45%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMezzo
SillageMezzo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMezzoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
citrus65%
fresh spicy48%
powdery30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
mossy70%
amber60%
white floral50%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGrapefruitLimeDihydromyrcenolLemon
Heart
LavenderVioletGeraniumCinnamonNutmegCardamom
Base
Precious WoodsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarCashmere WoodSandalowoodMuskPatchouliMoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
ThymeLime
Heart2 to 4 hours
JuniperJasmineNutmeg
Base5 to 8 hours
MossAmberSandalowood
InformationalShared notesLime, Nutmeg, Sandalowood and Moss. Durations are only published for Mezzo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter58
Day–
Night–
Spring45
Summer18
Fall100
Winter100
Day60
Night100
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#32,926
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,893
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKaiak ExpediçãoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKaiak 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 →Mezzo by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fragrance for men, originally released in 2014. It opens with a sharp burst of tart lime balanced by dry, herbal thyme. As the citrus settles, the heart reveals crisp juniper berries, warm culinary nutmeg, and a clean touch of jasmine petal. The base shifts into a tradition…
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, Kaiak Expedição or Mezzo?
Mezzo takes 4 of 5 categories. Kaiak Expedição is rated 4.03/5 from 79 votes; Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose Kaiak Expedição for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Kaiak Expedição or Mezzo?
They last about the same: Mezzo 71/100, Kaiak Expedição 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Kaiak Expedição or Mezzo?
Mezzo projects furthest (Mezzo 67/100, Kaiak Expedição 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kaiak Expedição and Mezzo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Nutmeg, Sandalowood and Moss.
Is Kaiak Expedição or Mezzo better for summer or winter?
Mezzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kaiak Expedição and Mezzo?
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. Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood.
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