Explorer Black vs Florist
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Explorer Black takes 3 of 4 categories.
Explorer BlackChoose it for a warm spicy and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
FloristChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Explorer Black3/4
Florist1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Explorer Black
- Sillage & projection
- Florist
- Value for money
- Explorer Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Explorer Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Explorer BlackAurora ScentsFloristArd al TeebWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 25%Had 3%Want 73%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExplorer Black
SillageFlorist
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExplorer BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
soft spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
ozonic61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
ozonic84%
sweet77%
soft spicy69%
aquatic61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, soft spicy and ozonic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomPink PepperViolet Leaf
Heart
Sage
Base
ChestnutVanillaAmberwood
Top
CardamomViolet LeafPink Pepper
Heart
PineappleCinnamonMelonSage
Base
VanillaChestnutAmberwoodGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Violet Leaf and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night86
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,264
PerfumerLorenzo De Mosici, M.H Gerashi
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,530
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerExplorer BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExplorer Black by Aurora Scents delivers a striking, aromatic presence built on a foundation of spicy cardamom and warm chestnut. Designed for the modern man, this oriental woody scent creates an immediate impression of confidence during autumn evenings. Its blend of warm spices and sweet vanilla ensures it remains a …
Reviews →Florist by Ard al Teeb opens with a sudden push of crushed cardamom, cool violet leaf, and a crackle of pink pepper. The top notes feel bright yet warm, cutting through cold autumn air before settling into a soft heart of sweet pineapple and cinnamon. As the initial fruity brightness quietens, a grounded base of roast…
Reviews →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, Explorer Black or Florist?
Explorer Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Explorer Black is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Florist is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Explorer Black for a warm spicy and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Florist for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Explorer Black or Florist?
Explorer Black lasts longest (Explorer Black 69/100, Florist 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Explorer Black or Florist?
Florist projects furthest (Florist 75/100, Explorer Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Explorer Black and Florist smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, soft spicy and ozonic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Violet Leaf and Sage.
Is Explorer Black or Florist better for summer or winter?
Explorer Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Explorer Black and Florist?
Explorer Black has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Sage, a base of Chestnut, Vanilla and Amberwood. Florist has top notes of Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Pineapple, Cinnamon, Melon and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Chestnut, Amberwood and Guaiac Wood.
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