Fragrance comparison

Aqwindia vs Explorer Deep

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Aqwindia

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.6123 votes

Rank #55,199 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Explorer Deep

Phytoderm

4.673 votes

Rank #45,592 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aqwindia
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Explorer Deep
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqwindia2/4

Explorer Deep2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqwindia
Sillage & projection: Aqwindia
Value for money: Explorer Deep
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

AqwindiaPierre Guillaume Paris

Explorer DeepPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 9%Want 75%

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

26%Love

30%Like

26%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

23 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAqwindia

SillageAqwindia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value92

Category winnerExplorer DeepBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic88%

vanilla77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

sweet42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

amber77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green TeaTonka BeanMintIris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

African GingerMintMandarin Orange

Heart

Clary SageGreen TeaCedarLavender

Base

MuskVetiverMossTonka BeanCrystal Amber

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Tonka Bean and Mint. 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

Summer71

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex67

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,199

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExplorer DeepHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqwindia by Pierre Guillaume Paris captures the crispness of a mountain morning. The fragrance mixes cool mint and earthy iris against a warm backdrop of tonka bean. It fits casual daytime wear for those who appreciate green, aromatic scents with a subtle, powdery finish.

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqwindia or Explorer Deep?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aqwindia is rated 3.61/5 from 23 votes; Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aqwindia for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqwindia or Explorer Deep?

Aqwindia lasts longest (Aqwindia 66/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqwindia or Explorer Deep?

Aqwindia projects furthest (Aqwindia 64/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqwindia and Explorer Deep smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and amber accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Tonka Bean and Mint.

Is Aqwindia or Explorer Deep better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aqwindia and Explorer Deep?

Aqwindia features Green Tea, Tonka Bean, Mint and Iris. 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.