Eau de Sport vs Explorer Deep
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau de Sport takes 3 of 4 categories.
Eau de SportChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Explorer DeepChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Sport3/4
Explorer Deep1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eau de Sport
- Sillage & projection
- Eau de Sport
- Value for money
- Explorer Deep
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau de Sport
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau de SportLacoste FragrancesExplorer DeepPhytodermWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%
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 hate48%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
60 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
LongevityEau de Sport
SillageEau de Sport
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%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
green84%
amber77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLavenderBasilLemonMandarin OrangeMintNeroli
Heart
FirCorianderCarnationClary SageJasmineGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliMusk
Top
African GingerMintMandarin Orange
Heart
Clary SageGreen TeaCedarLavender
Base
MuskVetiverMossTonka BeanCrystal Amber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall70
Winter43
Day100
Night45
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#9,918
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#50,001
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEau de SportHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau de Sport by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mint, and crushed basil before settling into an aromatic pine and cedar dry down. Created as a classic aromatic fougere, this vintage cologne pairs traditional French herbal accords with a dry oakmoss and leather base. It wears best during cool …
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, Eau de Sport or Explorer Deep?
Eau de Sport takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes; Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Eau de Sport for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Sport or Explorer Deep?
Eau de Sport lasts longest (Eau de Sport 76/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Sport or Explorer Deep?
Eau de Sport projects furthest (Eau de Sport 69/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Sport and Explorer Deep smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Clary Sage.
Is Eau de Sport or Explorer Deep better for summer or winter?
Eau de Sport suits daytime wear; Explorer Deep suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Sport and Explorer Deep?
Eau de Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Fir, Coriander, Carnation and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar and Amber. 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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