Fragrance comparison

Lavish vs Zaad Expedition

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 822 ratings analysed

6 wins

Lavish

Boadicea the Victorious

4.52117 votes

Rank #5,042 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Zaad Expedition

O Boticário

4.26705 votes

Rank #23,926 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lavish takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lavish
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zaad Expedition
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Lavish6/7

Zaad Expedition1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LavishBoadicea the Victorious

Zaad ExpeditionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 705 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerLavishRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

21%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

117 votes

50%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

705 votes

Category winnerLavishMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLavish

SillageLavish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value39

Category winnerZaad ExpeditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

earthy44%

powdery30%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

aquatic56%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

OrangeNutmegRose

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmber

Top

GinWater NotesGreen NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple

Heart

SageOakBlack PepperRosemaryNutmegVioletRose

Base

VetiverMetallic notesWoodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Nutmeg 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 season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall67

Winter36

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLavishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Men97

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#23,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLavishHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lavish by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a crisp burst of lemon and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of nutmeg, orange, and subtle rose. Its dry-down rests on a dry vetiver base supported by cedarwood and amber. Designed for warm spring mornings and formal office settings, it offers a polished option for…

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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…

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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, Lavish or Zaad Expedition?

Lavish takes 6 of 7 categories. Lavish is rated 4.52/5 from 117 votes; Zaad Expedition is rated 4.26/5 from 705 votes. Choose Lavish for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zaad Expedition for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lavish or Zaad Expedition?

Lavish lasts longest (Lavish 80/100, Zaad Expedition 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavish or Zaad Expedition?

Lavish projects furthest (Lavish 63/100, Zaad Expedition 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavish and Zaad Expedition smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Nutmeg and Rose.

Is Lavish or Zaad Expedition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lavish is the stronger pick. For winter, Lavish is the stronger pick. Lavish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lavish and Zaad Expedition?

Lavish has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar 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.