Pomelo vs Zaad Expedition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zaad Expedition takes 3 of 4 categories.
PomeloChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zaad ExpeditionChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pomelo1/4
Zaad Expedition3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Zaad Expedition
- Sillage & projection
- Zaad Expedition
- Value for money
- Pomelo
- 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
PomeloProadZaad ExpeditionO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
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 hate50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 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
LongevityZaad Expedition
SillageZaad Expedition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPomeloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
sweet48%
woody30%
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
green65%
aquatic56%
Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 60 minutes
PomeloPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
GrapefruitVioletSea Notes
Base2 to 4 hours
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarTobaccoTonka Bean
Top
GinWater NotesGreen NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple
Heart
SageOakBlack PepperRosemaryNutmegVioletRose
Base
VetiverMetallic notesWoodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Pomelo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#70,437
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,114
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZaad ExpeditionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPomelo by Proad delivers a bright, zesty burst of citrus anchored by grounding woods and subtle spices. The scent opens with a sharp spray of fresh pomelo paired with the lively tingle of pink pepper and black pepper. As the sharp rind settles, crisp grapefruit merges with aquatic sea notes and a cool touch of violet.…
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, Pomelo or Zaad Expedition?
Zaad Expedition takes 3 of 4 categories. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Zaad Expedition is rated 4.26/5 from 705 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zaad Expedition for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Pomelo or Zaad Expedition?
Zaad Expedition lasts longest (Zaad Expedition 69/100, Pomelo 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pomelo or Zaad Expedition?
Projection is very close: Zaad Expedition 52/100, Pomelo 50/100 for sillage.
Do Pomelo and Zaad Expedition smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Violet and Vetiver.
Is Pomelo or Zaad Expedition better for summer or winter?
Pomelo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pomelo and Zaad Expedition?
Pomelo has top notes of Pomelo, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Grapefruit, Violet and Sea Notes, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar. 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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