Fragrance comparison

Divine vs Explicite

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 658 ratings analysed

Divine

Anfar London

4.003 votes

Rank #61,082 FloralWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Explicite

Ex Nihilo

3.87655 votes

Rank #29,023 FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explicite takes 3 of 4 categories.

Divine
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Explicite
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Divine1/4

Explicite3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Explicite
Sillage & projection: Explicite
Value for money: Divine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Explicite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DivineAnfar London

ExpliciteEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 13%Want 71%

3.87/ 5 · 655 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

38%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

655 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityExplicite

SillageExplicite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value33

Category winnerDivineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

floral100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiRoseBergamotNutmeg

Heart

VanillaPeonyMuskPetalia

Base

CashmeranVetiverIncenseCedar

Top15-30 mins

NutmegPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PralinePeonyLilyPetalia

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Vanilla, Peony and Petalia. Durations are only published for Explicite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men4

Unisex27

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,082

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,023

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExpliciteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Divine by Anfar London launches with a tart pop of litchi and bergamot, backed by a dry dash of nutmeg. The opening settles rapidly into a dense floral heart dominated by fresh rose and soft peony. As the initial brightness fizzes out, vanilla and musk add a soft sweetness without overpowering the florals. The base br…

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Ex Nihilo Explicite opens with a vibrant spark of pink pepper and freshly grated nutmeg, cutting through a warm, pillowy bouquet of pink peony and lily petals. At its center lies an addictive, buttery praline note that melts gradually into rich sandalwood, golden amber, and soft vanilla bourbon. It smells like a luxur…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Divine or Explicite?

Explicite takes 3 of 4 categories. Divine is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Explicite is rated 3.87/5 from 655 votes. Choose Divine for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Explicite for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Divine or Explicite?

Explicite lasts longest (Explicite 72/100, Divine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Divine or Explicite?

Explicite projects furthest (Explicite 69/100, Divine 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Divine and Explicite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Vanilla, Peony and Petalia.

Is Divine or Explicite better for summer or winter?

Divine suits daytime wear; Explicite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Divine and Explicite?

Divine has top notes of Litchi, Rose, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Vanilla, Peony, Musk and Petalia, a base of Cashmeran, Vetiver, Incense and Cedar. Explicite has top notes of Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Peony, Lily and Petalia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.