Explorer vs Goddess Complex
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
13%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Explorer takes 4 of 5 categories.
ExplorerChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Goddess ComplexChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Explorer4/5
Goddess Complex1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Explorer
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Explorer
- Sillage & projection
- Explorer
- Value for money
- Goddess Complex
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Explorer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExplorerMontblancGoddess ComplexPlayboyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 19,083 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 45%Had 6%Want 48%
Category winnerExplorerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
15,407 votes
39%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExplorer
SillageExplorer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGoddess ComplexBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familywoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
fresh84%
floral77%
vanilla69%
lactonic61%
Scent match13%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
Haitian VetiverLeather
Base
AmbroxanAkigalawoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao Pod
Top
White PeachPearBergamot
Heart
PeonyPink PepperLily of the Valley
Base
PralineVanillaIndonesian Patchouli LeafAmbroxanHaitian Vetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Haitian Vetiver and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Spring60
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day100
Night86
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#435
PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Jordi Fernández, Olivier Pescheux
Launched—
Reviews1,231
Overall rank#45,164
PerfumerAlexandra Monet
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerExplorerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMontblanc Explorer opens with bright bergamot and pepper, then settles into a dry woody blend of vetiver, leather and ambroxan. It is clean, masculine and easy to wear, with an Aventus-style profile that feels smoother and more affordable, though less distinctive. This suits daily use, office wear and casual nights ou…
Reviews →Goddess Complex by Playboy opens with a bright burst of white peach, crisp pear, and sparkling bergamot. The top notes fade into a softer heart dominated by peony and pink pepper, giving it a gentle floral spice. As it settles onto the skin, rich base notes of praline and vanilla take center stage, anchored by a touch…
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 or Goddess Complex?
Explorer takes 4 of 5 categories. Explorer is rated 4.07/5 from 19,083 votes; Goddess Complex is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Explorer for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Goddess Complex for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Explorer or Goddess Complex?
Explorer lasts longest (Explorer 66/100, Goddess Complex 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Explorer or Goddess Complex?
Projection is very close: Explorer 56/100, Goddess Complex 54/100 for sillage.
Do Explorer and Goddess Complex smell similar?
Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Haitian Vetiver and Ambroxan.
Is Explorer or Goddess Complex better for summer or winter?
Goddess Complex suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Explorer and Goddess Complex?
Explorer has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Haitian Vetiver and Leather, a base of Ambroxan, Akigalawood, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Cacao Pod. Goddess Complex has top notes of White Peach, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Pink Pepper and Lily of the Valley, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Ambroxan.
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