Fragrance comparison

Mezzo vs Kaiak Expedição

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mezzo

Paris Elysees

4.3520 votes

Rank #51,893 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Kaiak Expedição

Natura

4.0379 votes

Rank #32,926 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mezzo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mezzo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kaiak Expedição
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mezzo4/5

Kaiak Expedição1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MezzoParis Elysees

Kaiak ExpediçãoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%

4.03/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 42%Had 39%Want 19%

Category winnerMezzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

35%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMezzo

SillageMezzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMezzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

mossy70%

amber60%

white floral50%

woody100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

fresh spicy48%

powdery30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ThymeLime

Heart2 to 4 hours

JuniperJasmineNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

MossAmberSandalowood

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeDihydromyrcenolLemon

Heart

LavenderVioletGeraniumCinnamonNutmegCardamom

Base

Precious WoodsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarCashmere WoodSandalowoodMuskPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Nutmeg, Moss and Sandalowood. Durations are only published for Mezzo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKaiak ExpediçãoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mezzo by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fragrance for men, originally released in 2014. It opens with a sharp burst of tart lime balanced by dry, herbal thyme. As the citrus settles, the heart reveals crisp juniper berries, warm culinary nutmeg, and a clean touch of jasmine petal. The base shifts into a tradition…

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Kaiak Expedição is a rugged, woody aromatic scent that leans heavily on its fresh citrus opening and earthy base. Launched in 2015, this Natura creation feels most at home in warm weather or active outdoor settings. It provides a sharp, energizing start that settles into a reliable, masculine woodiness, making it a fu…

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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, Mezzo or Kaiak Expedição?

Mezzo takes 4 of 5 categories. Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Kaiak Expedição is rated 4.03/5 from 79 votes. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kaiak Expedição for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mezzo or Kaiak Expedição?

They last about the same: Mezzo 71/100, Kaiak Expedição 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mezzo or Kaiak Expedição?

Mezzo projects furthest (Mezzo 67/100, Kaiak Expedição 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mezzo and Kaiak Expedição smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Nutmeg, Moss and Sandalowood.

Is Mezzo or Kaiak Expedição better for summer or winter?

Mezzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mezzo and Kaiak Expedição?

Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood. Kaiak Expedição has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Dihydromyrcenol, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Precious Woods, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.