Fragrance comparison

Error 421 Homme vs Explorer Deep

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Error 421 Homme

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #79,119 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Explorer Deep

Phytoderm

4.673 votes

Rank #48,037 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explorer Deep takes 1 of 1 categories.

Error 421 Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.
Explorer Deep
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Error 421 Homme0/1

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

Error 421 HommeThe Dua Brand

Explorer DeepPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

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

aromatic100%

citrus90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

earthy60%

soft spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

amber77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeTonka BeanClary SageVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

African GingerMintMandarin Orange

Heart

Clary SageGreen TeaCedarLavender

Base

MuskVetiverMossTonka BeanCrystal Amber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Error 421 Homme, 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#79,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExplorer DeepHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Error 421 Homme by The Dua Brand is an oriental woody fragrance designed for men who appreciate sweet and aromatic profiles. The scent begins with a bright splash of juicy mandarin orange, bringing an immediate citrus lift that balances the deeper elements to follow. Herbaceous clary sage introduces a clean, slightly …

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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.

Do Error 421 Homme and Explorer Deep smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Vetiver.

Is Error 421 Homme or Explorer Deep better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Error 421 Homme and Explorer Deep?

Error 421 Homme features Mandarin Orange, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage 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.