Fragrance comparison

Dirt vs Explorer Deep

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Dirt

Wicked Good

—0 votes

Rank #66,432 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Explorer Deep

Phytoderm

4.673 votes

Rank #45,169 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explorer Deep takes 1 of 1 categories.

Dirt
Choose it for a fruity and green character.
Explorer Deep
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dirt0/1

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

DirtWicked Good

Explorer DeepPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

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

Not enough votes yet

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 / hateN/A

⏱ 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

fruity100%

green91%

mossy83%

ozonic74%

aromatic65%

earthy56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

amber77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both green, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintFruity Notes

Heart

MudDirt

Base

Ozonic notesMoss

Top

African GingerMintMandarin Orange

Heart

Clary SageGreen TeaCedarLavender

Base

MuskVetiverMossTonka BeanCrystal Amber

InformationalShared notesMint 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

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExplorer DeepHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dirt is a literal earthy scent built around wet soil, moss, ozone, mint, and a soft fruity lift. It opens fresher than the name suggests, then settles close to the skin as damp earth and green moss take over. This suits buyers who enjoy unusual atmospheric perfumes more than polished designer blends. Sample first if y…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Dirt and Explorer Deep smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Mint and Moss.

Is Dirt or Explorer Deep better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dirt and Explorer Deep?

Dirt has top notes of Mint and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Mud and Dirt, a base of Ozonic notes 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.