Fragrance comparison

Muaná vs Zaad Expedition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 733 ratings analysed

Muaná

Phebo

4.1428 votes

Rank #49,536 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zaad Expedition

O Boticário

4.26705 votes

Rank #27,141 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zaad Expedition takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Muaná3/7

Zaad Expedition4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MuanáPhebo

Zaad ExpeditionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

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 hate

32%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

50%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

705 votes

Category winnerMuanáMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityZaad Expedition

SillageZaad Expedition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value39

Category winnerMuanáBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

amber69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

aquatic56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSageThymeNutmegArtemisiaViolet LeavesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

SandalowoodCedarPatchouli

Base

AmberLeatherMyrhhBalsamic VinegarTonka BeanMusk

Top

GinWater NotesGreen NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple

Heart

SageOakBlack PepperRosemaryNutmegVioletRose

Base

VetiverMetallic notesWoodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesSage, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall78

Winter22

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMuanáMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men97

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZaad ExpeditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phebo Muaná opens with an aromatic burst of lavender, sage, and thyme, spiked with cool violet leaves and sharp bergamot. Nutmeg and artemisia add a dry herbal warmth early on. As the initial brightness settles, heart notes of cedarwood, patchouli, and sandalwood ground the composition in clean, dry timber. The base i…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Muaná or Zaad Expedition?

Zaad Expedition takes 4 of 7 categories. Muaná is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes; Zaad Expedition is rated 4.26/5 from 705 votes. Choose Muaná for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zaad Expedition for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Muaná or Zaad Expedition?

Zaad Expedition lasts longest (Zaad Expedition 69/100, Muaná 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Muaná or Zaad Expedition?

Zaad Expedition projects furthest (Zaad Expedition 52/100, Muaná 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Muaná and Zaad Expedition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sage, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Muaná or Zaad Expedition better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Muaná and Zaad Expedition?

Muaná has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Thyme and Nutmeg, heart notes of Sandalowood, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Leather, Myrhh and Balsamic Vinegar. 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.