Apollo vs Explorer Deep
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apollo takes 3 of 4 categories.
ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Explorer DeepChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apollo3/4
Explorer Deep1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Apollo
- Sillage & projection
- Apollo
- Value for money
- Explorer Deep
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apollo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ApolloAXEExplorer DeepPhytodermWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.19/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
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 hate19%Love
49%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
253 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityApollo
SillageApollo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExplorer DeepBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
amber77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
green84%
amber77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
QuinceClary SageMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderViolet LeafIrisGeranium
Base
AmberSandalwoodMossCashmere WoodVetiver
Top
African GingerMintMandarin Orange
Heart
Clary SageGreen TeaCedarLavender
Base
MuskVetiverMossTonka BeanCrystal Amber
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Lavender 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 seasonSpring96
Summer100
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night33
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#12,632
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews40
Overall rank#50,001
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerApolloHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApollo by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into fresh, herbaceous notes. It opens with a crisp hit of quince and sage before settling into a blend of lavender and violet leaf. This fragrance offers a clean, reliable profile suitable for daily wear, particularly in warmer weather or casual settings, providing a co…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Apollo or Explorer Deep?
Apollo takes 3 of 4 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Apollo or Explorer Deep?
Apollo lasts longest (Apollo 50/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apollo or Explorer Deep?
Apollo projects furthest (Apollo 52/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apollo and Explorer Deep smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Moss.
Is Apollo or Explorer Deep better for summer or winter?
Explorer Deep suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apollo and Explorer Deep?
Apollo has top notes of Quince, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cashmere Wood. 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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