Fragrance comparison

Explicite vs Amaranthine

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 663 ratings analysed

4 wins

Explicite

Ex Nihilo

3.87655 votes

Rank #29,023 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Amaranthine

Elysian

4.388 votes

Rank #38,504 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explicite takes 4 of 5 categories.

Explicite
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Amaranthine
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Explicite4/5

Amaranthine1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExpliciteEx Nihilo

AmaranthineElysian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 655 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 36%Had 2%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

655 votes

38%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityExplicite

SillageExplicite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAmaranthineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PralinePeonyLilyPetalia

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

LycheePeonyCassisMandarinJasmineLily

Heart2 to 3 hours

PeachMuskVanillaPralinePatchouli

Base3 to 5 hours

VioletAmbretteCedarSandalwood

Category winnerExpliciteLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex27

Women69

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,023

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,504

PerfumerJessi Park

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExpliciteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Amaranthine by Elysian brings a bright, sunny lift that centres on juicy fruits and soft petals. The opening pairs crisp mandarin and tart cassis with sweet lychee, creating an immediate burst of fresh sweetness. As the top settles, a lush heart of peony, lily, and jasmine takes over, balanced by ripe peach and a subt…

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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, Explicite or Amaranthine?

Explicite takes 4 of 5 categories. Explicite is rated 3.87/5 from 655 votes; Amaranthine is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Explicite for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Amaranthine for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Explicite or Amaranthine?

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

Which projects more, Explicite or Amaranthine?

Explicite projects furthest (Explicite 69/100, Amaranthine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explicite and Amaranthine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and powdery accords. Common notes include Praline, Peony, Lily and Sandalwood.

Is Explicite or Amaranthine better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Explicite and Amaranthine?

Explicite has top notes of Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Peony, Lily and Petalia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla. Amaranthine has top notes of Lychee, Peony, Cassis and Mandarin, heart notes of Peach, Musk, Vanilla and Praline, a base of Violet, Ambrette, Cedar and Sandalwood.