Fragrance comparison

Live vs Zaad Expedition Splash

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

4 wins

Live

American Eagle · 2001

4.2643 votes

Rank #29,412 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Zaad Expedition Splash

O Boticário

4.333 votes

Rank #55,683 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Live takes 4 of 4 categories.

Live
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zaad Expedition Splash
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Live4/4

Zaad Expedition Splash0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LiveAmerican Eagle

Zaad Expedition SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 27%Had 35%Want 38%

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

51%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLive

SillageLive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value38

Category winnerLiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

woody65%

white floral56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aquatic69%

metallic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCardamomSageBirch

Heart

CedarBalsam FirLavenderNutmegApple

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMossMuskVetiver

Top

Water NotesGinBergamotOrangeThymeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple

Heart

Black PepperSageRosemaryOakNutmegVioletRose

Base

VetiverMetallic notesPatchouliCedarSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sage, Cedar and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2001

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Live by American Eagle is a classic woody aromatic fragrance designed for the casual, everyday wearer. It opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and crisp birch before settling into a heart of cedar, balsam fir, and apple. On the skin, it projects a clean, outdoorsy vibe that performs best during the warmth of sp…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Live or Zaad Expedition Splash?

Live takes 4 of 4 categories. Live is rated 4.26/5 from 43 votes; Zaad Expedition Splash is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Live for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zaad Expedition Splash for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Live or Zaad Expedition Splash?

Live lasts longest (Live 64/100, Zaad Expedition Splash 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Live or Zaad Expedition Splash?

Live projects furthest (Live 61/100, Zaad Expedition Splash 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Live and Zaad Expedition Splash smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sage, Cedar and Nutmeg.

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

Live suits daytime wear; Zaad Expedition Splash suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Live and Zaad Expedition Splash?

Live has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Sage and Birch, heart notes of Cedar, Balsam Fir, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Moss and Musk. 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.