Strictly Cologne vs Kaiak Expedição
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kaiak Expedição takes 4 of 5 categories.
Strictly CologneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kaiak ExpediçãoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Strictly Cologne1/5
Kaiak Expedição4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Kaiak Expedição
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kaiak Expedição
- Sillage & projection
- Kaiak Expedição
- Value for money
- Strictly Cologne
- 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
Strictly CologneVan GilsKaiak ExpediçãoNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%
4.03/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 42%Had 39%Want 19%
Category winnerKaiak ExpediçãoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
30%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 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
Category winners
LongevityKaiak Expedição
SillageKaiak Expedição
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerStrictly CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
herbal61%
woody100%
aromatic83%
citrus65%
fresh spicy48%
powdery30%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotLemonJuniperPink PepperCardamom
Heart2-3 hrs
GeraniumArtemisiaVioletAbsinthe
Base4-6 hrs
CedarPalisander RosewoodSuedeAmberwoodMoss
Top
BergamotGrapefruitLimeDihydromyrcenolLemon
Heart
LavenderVioletGeraniumCinnamonNutmegCardamom
Base
Precious WoodsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarCashmere WoodSandalowoodMuskPatchouliMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Cardamom and Geranium. Durations are only published for Strictly Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer38
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter58
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#49,955
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#33,061
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKaiak ExpediçãoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStrictly Cologne by Van Gils opens with a bracing splash of crisp bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp juniper berries, accented by a pinch of pink pepper and green cardamom. As the initial citrus blast softens, the fragrance shifts into an aromatic herbal heart of absinthe, bitter artemisia, and powdery violet leaves, bal…
Reviews →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…
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, Strictly Cologne or Kaiak Expedição?
Kaiak Expedição takes 4 of 5 categories. Strictly Cologne is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes; Kaiak Expedição is rated 4.03/5 from 79 votes. Choose Strictly Cologne for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Expedição for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Strictly Cologne or Kaiak Expedição?
Kaiak Expedição lasts longest (Kaiak Expedição 69/100, Strictly Cologne 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Strictly Cologne or Kaiak Expedição?
Kaiak Expedição projects furthest (Kaiak Expedição 58/100, Strictly Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Strictly Cologne and Kaiak Expedição smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom and Geranium.
Is Strictly Cologne or Kaiak Expedição better for summer or winter?
Strictly Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Strictly Cologne and Kaiak Expedição?
Strictly Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Artemisia, Violet and Absinthe, a base of Cedar, Palisander Rosewood, Suede and Amberwood. 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.
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