Le Lis Blanc 21 vs Zaad Expedition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Le Lis Blanc 21Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zaad ExpeditionChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Le Lis Blanc 212/4
Zaad Expedition2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Le Lis Blanc 21
- Sillage & projection
- Zaad Expedition
- Value for money
- Le Lis Blanc 21
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zaad Expedition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le Lis Blanc 21Le Lis BlancZaad ExpeditionO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 20%Had 13%Want 67%
4.26/ 5 · 705 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
50%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
705 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Lis Blanc 21
SillageZaad Expedition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLe Lis Blanc 21Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
violet69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
green65%
aquatic56%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BambooMandarin OrangeSage
Heart3 to 4 hours
Cedar LeavesTransparent WoodsViolet
Base4 to 6 hours
AmberMusk
Top
GinWater NotesGreen NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple
Heart
SageOakBlack PepperRosemaryNutmegVioletRose
Base
VetiverMetallic notesWoodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sage, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for Le Lis Blanc 21, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
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#57,439
PerfumerEurico Mazzini, Paulo de Moraes
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,207
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZaad ExpeditionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLe Lis Blanc 21 brings together crisp herbal freshness and a warm, woody base. The scent opens with a vibrant splash of mandarin orange alongside green bamboo and herbal sage, giving it a clean, airy lift. As the top notes settle, soft violet and cedar leaves step forward with transparent woods, adding a gentle powder…
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, Le Lis Blanc 21 or Zaad Expedition?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Le Lis Blanc 21 is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Zaad Expedition is rated 4.26/5 from 705 votes. Choose Le Lis Blanc 21 for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zaad Expedition for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Le Lis Blanc 21 or Zaad Expedition?
Le Lis Blanc 21 lasts longest (Le Lis Blanc 21 72/100, Zaad Expedition 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le Lis Blanc 21 or Zaad Expedition?
Projection is very close: Zaad Expedition 52/100, Le Lis Blanc 21 50/100 for sillage.
Do Le Lis Blanc 21 and Zaad Expedition smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sage, Violet and Musk.
Is Le Lis Blanc 21 or Zaad Expedition better for summer or winter?
Le Lis Blanc 21 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Lis Blanc 21 and Zaad Expedition?
Le Lis Blanc 21 has top notes of Bamboo, Mandarin Orange and Sage, heart notes of Cedar Leaves, Transparent Woods and Violet, a base of Amber and Musk. 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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