Fragrance comparison

Explicite vs QUENTIN 02

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 676 ratings analysed

4 wins

Explicite

Ex Nihilo

3.87655 votes

Rank #29,023 FloralSweet

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39%scent match

Some overlap

QUENTIN 02

Synonyme

3.8121 votes

Rank #56,484 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explicite takes 4 of 5 categories.

Explicite
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
QUENTIN 02
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Explicite4/5

QUENTIN 021/5

Ratings & consensus: Explicite
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Explicite
Sillage & projection: Explicite
Value for money: QUENTIN 02
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

QUENTIN 02Synonyme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 655 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 64%Had 15%Want 21%

Category winnerExpliciteRating 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

24%Love

48%Like

19%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityExplicite

SillageExplicite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value38

Category winnerQUENTIN 02Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

rose100%

floral92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%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

Top

LycheeRhubarbNutmegBergamot

Heart

Turkish RosePeonyPetalia

Base

MuskVanillaCashmeranCedarwoodVetiver

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

Spring100

Summer91

Fall36

Winter36

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex27

Women69

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,023

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,484

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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Quentin 02 by Synonyme is a high energy floral extrait that centers on a vibrant Turkish rose. It opens with a sharp, puckering rhubarb note and sweet lychee that immediately commands attention. This fragrance is designed for those who want a modern, airy floral that stays fresh for hours. It is an ideal companion for…

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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 QUENTIN 02?

Explicite takes 4 of 5 categories. Explicite is rated 3.87/5 from 655 votes; QUENTIN 02 is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes. Choose Explicite for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose QUENTIN 02 for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Explicite or QUENTIN 02?

Explicite lasts longest (Explicite 72/100, QUENTIN 02 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explicite or QUENTIN 02?

Explicite projects furthest (Explicite 69/100, QUENTIN 02 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explicite and QUENTIN 02 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and powdery accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Peony, Petalia and Vanilla.

Is Explicite or QUENTIN 02 better for summer or winter?

Explicite suits day or night wear; QUENTIN 02 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explicite and QUENTIN 02?

Explicite has top notes of Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Peony, Lily and Petalia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla. QUENTIN 02 has top notes of Lychee, Rhubarb, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Peony and Petalia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cashmeran and Cedarwood.