Fragrance comparison

Kyro vs Zaad Expedition Splash

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kyro

Hulyss

4.254 votes

Rank #52,210 VioletLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Zaad Expedition Splash

O Boticário

4.333 votes

Rank #50,538 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kyro takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kyro
Choose it for a violet and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zaad Expedition Splash
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Kyro3/4

Zaad Expedition Splash1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KyroHulyss

Zaad Expedition SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 60%Had 35%Want 5%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKyro

SillageKyro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value38

Category winnerKyroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

violet100%

leather92%

lavender84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aquatic69%

metallic61%

Scent match12%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderRoseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletCarnationNutmeg

Base7-10 hrs

LeatherBenzoinPatchouliVetiver

Top

Water NotesGinBergamotOrangeThymeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple

Heart

Black PepperSageRosemaryOakNutmegVioletRose

Base

VetiverMetallic notesPatchouliCedarSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for Kyro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Date 36%Work 23%Party 22%Casual 19%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZaad Expedition SplashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kyro by Hulyss opens with a burst of crisp bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, immediately smoothed out by herbal lavender and a hint of fresh rose petals. As the initial brightness settles, powdery violet and warm grated nutmeg step forward to give the heart a plush, velvety texture. The base anchors the entire blend…

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Zaad Expedition Splash by O Boticário delivers an immediate blast of fizzy gin, crisp bergamot, and juicy green apple over cool aquatic water notes. It feels like stepping into a brisk morning breeze with a chilled citrus drink in hand. As the splash settles on your skin, garden fresh rosemary, clean sage, and cracked…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kyro or Zaad Expedition Splash?

Kyro takes 3 of 4 categories. Kyro is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Zaad Expedition Splash is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Kyro for a violet and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zaad Expedition Splash for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kyro or Zaad Expedition Splash?

Kyro lasts longest (Kyro 100/100, Zaad Expedition Splash 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kyro or Zaad Expedition Splash?

Kyro projects furthest (Kyro 92/100, Zaad Expedition Splash 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kyro and Zaad Expedition Splash smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Kyro or Zaad Expedition Splash better for summer or winter?

Kyro suits evening wear; Zaad Expedition Splash suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kyro and Zaad Expedition Splash?

Kyro has top notes of Lavender, Rose, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Patchouli and Vetiver. Zaad Expedition Splash has top notes of Water Notes, Gin, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Black Pepper, Sage, Rosemary and Oak, a base of Vetiver, Metallic notes, Patchouli and Cedar.