Fragrance comparison

Ted vs Kaiak Expedição

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 214 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ted

Ted Lapidus

4.02135 votes

Rank #9,298 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Kaiak Expedição

Natura

4.0379 votes

Rank #33,061 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ted takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ted
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Kaiak Expedição
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.

Ted6/7

Kaiak Expedição0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TedTed Lapidus

Kaiak ExpediçãoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 42%Had 39%Want 19%

Category winnerTedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

56%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

135 votes

35%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerTedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

cinnamon69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

fresh spicy48%

powdery30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CedarLemon

Heart

CinnamonLimeNutmegGingerCaraway

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaWhite Musk

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeDihydromyrcenolLemon

Heart

LavenderVioletGeraniumCinnamonNutmegCardamom

Base

Precious WoodsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarCashmere WoodSandalowoodMuskPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesCedar, Lemon, Cinnamon and Lime. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#33,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted by Ted Lapidus offers a clean, spiced freshness that shifts quickly into a sweet, warm amber base. It opens with bright lemon and dry cedar wood, making it suitable for crisp autumn mornings. This budget-friendly scent balances its citrus elements with vanilla and nutmeg to create a comfortable, cozy daily wear op…

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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, Ted or Kaiak Expedição?

Ted takes 6 of 7 categories. Ted is rated 4.02/5 from 135 votes; Kaiak Expedição is rated 4.03/5 from 79 votes. Choose Ted for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Kaiak Expedição for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ted or Kaiak Expedição?

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

Which projects more, Ted or Kaiak Expedição?

Ted projects furthest (Ted 65/100, Kaiak Expedição 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ted and Kaiak Expedição smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Lemon, Cinnamon and Lime.

Is Ted or Kaiak Expedição better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ted is the stronger pick. For winter, Ted is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ted and Kaiak Expedição?

Ted has top notes of Cedar and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Lime, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and White Musk. 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.