Fragrance comparison

Zaad Splash vs Zaad

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,276 ratings analysed

Zaad Splash

O Boticário

3.7919 votes

Rank #54,951 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Zaad

O Boticário

4.181,257 votes

Rank #27,356 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zaad takes 4 of 5 categories.

Zaad Splash
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zaad
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Zaad Splash1/5

Zaad4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zaad SplashO Boticário

ZaadO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 66%Had 28%Want 6%

4.18/ 5 · 1,257 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerZaadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

68%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

43%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,257 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage28

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityZaad

SillageZaad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value39

Category winnerZaad SplashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

citrus69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesCalabrian bergamotCorianderJuniper

Heart

Indonesian NutmegOrchidIndonesian Patchouli LeafTexas CedarClove

Base

MuskOakmossAmberSandalwood

Top

Green NotesBergamotCorianderJuniper Berries

Heart

CedarIndonesian NutmegCarnationOrchidPatchouli

Base

MuskSerbian OakmossAustralian SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Calabrian bergamot, Coriander and Indonesian Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall82

Winter18

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,356

PerfumerThierry Bessard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZaadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zaad Splash by O Boticario delivers an instant burst of clean energy built around brisk juniper, crisp Calabrian bergamot, and crushed green notes. As the bright citrus opening settles, the heart reveals warm Indonesian nutmeg, aromatic coriander, and dry Texas cedar that give it a structured, masculine backbone witho…

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Zaad by O Boticário delivers a sharp, clean burst of fresh bergamot, crushed green notes, and brisk juniper berries right from the first spray. As the lively herbal opening settles, the heart reveals dry cedarwood, subtle nutmeg spice, and a touch of crisp carnation that gives the composition a classic barbershop feel…

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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, Zaad Splash or Zaad?

Zaad takes 4 of 5 categories. Zaad Splash is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Zaad is rated 4.18/5 from 1,257 votes. Choose Zaad Splash for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zaad for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Zaad Splash or Zaad?

Zaad lasts longest (Zaad 62/100, Zaad Splash 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zaad Splash or Zaad?

Zaad projects furthest (Zaad 52/100, Zaad Splash 28/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zaad Splash and Zaad smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Calabrian bergamot, Coriander and Indonesian Nutmeg.

Is Zaad Splash or Zaad better for summer or winter?

Zaad Splash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zaad Splash and Zaad?

Zaad Splash has top notes of Green Notes, Calabrian bergamot, Coriander and Juniper, heart notes of Indonesian Nutmeg, Orchid, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Texas Cedar, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Sandalwood. Zaad has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot, Coriander and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cedar, Indonesian Nutmeg, Carnation and Orchid, a base of Musk, Serbian Oakmoss, Australian Sandalwood and Amber.