Fragrance comparison

Karisma vs Zaad

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,257 ratings analysed

3 wins

Karisma

Zodiac

—0 votes

Rank #75,241 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Zaad

O Boticário

4.181,257 votes

Rank #27,356 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Karisma takes 3 of 4 categories.

Karisma
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Zaad
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Karisma3/4

Zaad1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KarismaZodiac

ZaadO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.18/ 5 · 1,257 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

43%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,257 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKarisma

SillageKarisma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value39

Category winnerKarismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBergamotJuniper Berries

Heart

Coriander

Base

AmberCedarWoody NotesVanillaMusk

Top

Green NotesBergamotCorianderJuniper Berries

Heart

CedarIndonesian NutmegCarnationOrchidPatchouli

Base

MuskSerbian OakmossAustralian SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper Berries, Coriander and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,241

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,356

PerfumerThierry Bessard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZaadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karisma opens with a bright mix of pineapple, bergamot, and juniper, then settles into a warmer amber-woody base with soft spice, vanilla, and musk. It reads aromatic first, then smoother and slightly powdery as it dries down. This 2024 unisex release may suit shoppers who like fresh-spicy scents with some sweetness u…

Reviews →

Zaad by O Boticário delivers a sharp, clean burst of fresh bergamot, crushed green notes, and brisk juniper berries right from the first spray. As the lively herbal opening settles, the heart reveals dry cedarwood, subtle nutmeg spice, and a touch of crisp carnation that gives the composition a classic barbershop feel…

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 lasts longer, Karisma or Zaad?

Karisma lasts longest (Karisma 80/100, Zaad 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Karisma or Zaad?

Karisma projects furthest (Karisma 75/100, Zaad 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Karisma and Zaad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Coriander and Amber.

What are the notes in Karisma and Zaad?

Karisma has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Coriander, a base of Amber, Cedar, Woody Notes and Vanilla. Zaad has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot, Coriander and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cedar, Indonesian Nutmeg, Carnation and Orchid, a base of Musk, Serbian Oakmoss, Australian Sandalwood and Amber.