Fragrance comparison

Emerald Rain vs Explorer Deep

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Emerald Rain

Skylar

4.1225 votes

Rank #37,228 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Explorer Deep

Phytoderm

4.673 votes

Rank #50,437 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emerald Rain takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Emerald Rain3/4

Explorer Deep1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Emerald Rain
Sillage & projection: Emerald Rain
Value for money: Explorer Deep
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Emerald Rain

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emerald RainSkylar

Explorer DeepPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

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

36%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityEmerald Rain

SillageEmerald Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value92

Category winnerExplorer DeepBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

amber77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Rain NotesPear BlossomFern

Heart2-3 hrs

MintMossDaylilyPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

SandalowoodMuskVetiver

Top

African GingerMintMandarin Orange

Heart

Clary SageGreen TeaCedarLavender

Base

MuskVetiverMossTonka BeanCrystal Amber

InformationalShared notesMint, Moss, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Emerald Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall47

Winter20

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,228

PerfumerSarah Horowitz

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#50,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmerald RainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emerald Rain by Skylar captures the refreshing, restorative scent of a sudden spring cloudburst sweeping across a lush backyard garden. The fragrance opens with a cooling blast of atmospheric rain notes, green fern fronds, and the sweet, watery nectar of freshly opened pear blossom. As the wet morning mist settles int…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Emerald Rain or Explorer Deep?

Emerald Rain takes 3 of 4 categories. Emerald Rain is rated 4.12/5 from 25 votes; Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Emerald Rain for a aromatic and aquatic 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, Emerald Rain or Explorer Deep?

Emerald Rain lasts longest (Emerald Rain 55/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald Rain or Explorer Deep?

Emerald Rain projects furthest (Emerald Rain 43/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emerald Rain and Explorer Deep smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Mint, Moss, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Emerald Rain or Explorer Deep better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Emerald Rain and Explorer Deep?

Emerald Rain has top notes of Rain Notes, Pear Blossom and Fern, heart notes of Mint, Moss, Daylily and Pink Pepper, a base of Sandalowood, Musk and Vetiver. 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.