Lavanda vs Zaad Expedition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zaad Expedition takes 4 of 7 categories.
LavandaChoose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zaad ExpeditionChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Lavanda3/7
Zaad Expedition4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zaad Expedition
- Community sentiment
- Zaad Expedition
- Longevity
- Zaad Expedition
- Sillage & projection
- Zaad Expedition
- Value for money
- Lavanda
- Versatility
- Lavanda
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lavanda
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LavandaGranadoZaad ExpeditionO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 61%Had 12%Want 27%
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 hate32%Love
34%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
4%Hate
160 votes
50%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
705 votes
Category winnerZaad ExpeditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZaad Expedition
SillageZaad Expedition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLavandaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
lavender88%
woody77%
fresh spicy65%
musky53%
herbal42%
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
green65%
aquatic56%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RosemarySageMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderPeonyRose
Base
CedarMuskAmber
Top
GinWater NotesGreen NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple
Heart
SageOakBlack PepperRosemaryNutmegVioletRose
Base
VetiverMetallic notesWoodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Sage, Mandarin Orange and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer97
Fall69
Winter54
Day100
Night51
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLavandaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,716
PerfumerMarion Costero
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#27,141
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLavandaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarion Costero composed Lavanda for Granado in 2021 as a sharp, aromatic take on traditional lavender. The opening hits immediately with crushed rosemary, savory sage, and a brief flash of mandarin orange. Unlike soft bath cosmetics, the heart pairs photorealistic lavender with light peony and rose, keeping the floral…
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, Lavanda or Zaad Expedition?
Zaad Expedition takes 4 of 7 categories. Lavanda is rated 3.81/5 from 160 votes; Zaad Expedition is rated 4.26/5 from 705 votes. Choose Lavanda for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zaad Expedition for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Lavanda or Zaad Expedition?
Zaad Expedition lasts longest (Zaad Expedition 69/100, Lavanda 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lavanda or Zaad Expedition?
Zaad Expedition projects furthest (Zaad Expedition 52/100, Lavanda 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lavanda and Zaad Expedition smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Sage, Mandarin Orange and Rose.
Is Lavanda or Zaad Expedition better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lavanda is the stronger pick. For winter, Lavanda is the stronger pick. Lavanda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lavanda and Zaad Expedition?
Lavanda has top notes of Rosemary, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Peony and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber. 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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