Fragrance comparison

Explicite vs Pret-A-Porter

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 659 ratings analysed

4 wins

Explicite

Ex Nihilo

3.87655 votes

Rank #29,023 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Pret-A-Porter

Brocard

3.254 votes

Rank #70,504 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explicite takes 4 of 4 categories.

Explicite
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Pret-A-Porter
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Explicite4/4

Pret-A-Porter0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Explicite
Sillage & projection: Explicite
Value for money: Explicite
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

ExpliciteEx Nihilo

Pret-A-PorterBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 655 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

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

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityExplicite

SillageExplicite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value25

Category winnerExpliciteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

floral100%

rose92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

musky69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and fresh

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

Top

RhubarbBergamotLycheeNutmeg

Heart

PetaliaTurkish RosePeony

Base

MuskCashmeranIncenseCedarVanillaVetiver

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night93

Spring0

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

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#70,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Brocard Pret-A-Porter opens with a sharp burst of rhubarb and tart lychee, smoothed out by citrusy bergamot and a pinch of nutmeg. The middle layer shifts into soft petals of Turkish rose and peony. As the scent settles, cashmeran, cedar, and pale incense form a dry woody backdrop with subtle vanilla. It feels light a…

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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 Pret-A-Porter?

Explicite takes 4 of 4 categories. Explicite is rated 3.87/5 from 655 votes; Pret-A-Porter is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Explicite for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Pret-A-Porter for a floral and rose character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Explicite or Pret-A-Porter?

Explicite lasts longest (Explicite 72/100, Pret-A-Porter 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explicite or Pret-A-Porter?

Explicite projects furthest (Explicite 69/100, Pret-A-Porter 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explicite and Pret-A-Porter smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Peony, Petalia and Vanilla.

Is Explicite or Pret-A-Porter better for summer or winter?

Explicite suits day or night wear; Pret-A-Porter suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explicite and Pret-A-Porter?

Explicite has top notes of Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Peony, Lily and Petalia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla. Pret-A-Porter has top notes of Rhubarb, Bergamot, Lychee and Nutmeg, heart notes of Petalia, Turkish Rose and Peony, a base of Musk, Cashmeran, Incense and Cedar.