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Adda vs Explorer Deep

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

Updated 5 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explorer Deep takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Adda

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in summer.

  • Explorer Deep

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Adda0/1
Explorer Deep1/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Explorer Deep

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AddaExtract
Explorer DeepPhytoderm
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity30
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value92
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
floral77%
fresh69%
mossy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
green84%
amber77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green TeaMint
Heart
LemonFreesiaFennel
Base
MuskMoss
Top
African GingerMintMandarin Orange
Heart
Clary SageGreen TeaCedarLavender
Base
MuskVetiverMossTonka BeanCrystal Amber
InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Mint, Musk and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExplorer DeepHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adda by Extract smells like pouring a pitcher of cold green tea over crushed spearmint leaves on a warm afternoon. A squeeze of tart lemon and a subtle touch of sweet herbal fennel bring immediate crispness, while soft white freesia petals keep the center airy and smooth. As it settles on skin, damp green oakmoss and…

Reviews →

Explorer Deep by Phytoderm is an aromatic fougere that balances fresh ginger and mint with a sturdy, woody heart. Released in 2019, it functions as a versatile daily driver for men. On skin, it offers a crisp, green opening that transitions into a clean cedar and lavender base. It is a straightforward, reliable choice…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adda or Explorer Deep?

Explorer Deep takes 1 of 1 categories. Adda is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Adda for a green and aromatic character. Best in summer. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Adda and Explorer Deep smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Mint, Musk and Moss.

Is Adda or Explorer Deep better for summer or winter?

Explorer Deep suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adda and Explorer Deep?

Adda has top notes of Green Tea and Mint, heart notes of Lemon, Freesia and Fennel, a base of Musk and Moss. Explorer Deep has top notes of African Ginger, Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Green Tea, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Moss and Tonka Bean.

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