Original Eau de Parfum bottle Original
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1955 Year 2022
£ Price Tier ££££
Zaad Expedition Eau de Parfum bottle Zaad Expedition

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Original
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Zaad Expedition
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original
Pino Silvestre Original is a divisive classic. Some find it a refreshing, natural pine forest; others smell only kitchen herbs, cleaning products, or worse. It's a nostalgic trip for many but polarising for new noses - a true love-it-or-hate-it cheapie.
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Our Verdict - Zaad Expedition
This one's a solid, versatile freshie for the warmer months, despite some folks arguing it's indistinguishable from others in its class. Don't let the 'insect spray' comments put you off; it's a crowd-pleaser with decent performance.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 12%
Floral 12% 7%
Fruity 0% 4%
Green 22% 18%
Sweet 11% 9%
Warm 13% 12%
Woody 22% 23%
Earthy 10% 16%
Animalic 5% 5%
Fresh 24% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original EdP
Zaad Expedition EdP

Notes

Accords

Original Zaad Expedition
100%
Aromatic
88%
84%
Woody
100%
68%
Fresh Spicy
61%
47%
Citrus
67%
48%
Green
52%
Aquatic
49%
Herbal
47%
Earthy
46%
45%
Conifer
Metallic
44%
Aromatic shared
100%
88%
Woody shared
84%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
68%
61%
Citrus shared
47%
67%
Green shared
48%
52%
49%
47%
46%
45%
44%

Performance

Original Zaad Expedition
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Original

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, aromatic profile makes it suitable for casual wear and daily refreshing, particularly for outdoorsy activities. However, its often-criticised weak performance and 'old-school' vibe make it less ideal for formal events or intimate dates.

Zaad Expedition

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean profile and moderate sillage make it highly suitable for daily wear and office environments, as noted by community members. It's also suitable for casual outings and warmer weather occasions, but perhaps a bit too casual for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
82%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Musk, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original
Zaad Expedition
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