Explorer vs Tommy Into The Surf
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Explorer takes 5 of 7 categories.
ExplorerChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Tommy Into The SurfChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Explorer5/7
Tommy Into The Surf2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Explorer
- Community sentiment
- Explorer
- Longevity
- Explorer
- Sillage & projection
- Explorer
- Value for money
- Tommy Into The Surf
- Versatility
- Tommy Into The Surf
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Explorer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExplorerMontblancTommy Into The SurfTommy HilfigerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 19,083 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 59%Had 19%Want 22%
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
30%Love
53%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerExplorerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExplorer
SillageExplorer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTommy Into The SurfBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
fresh61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic
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
Bitter OrangeCardamomGinger
Heart
Violet LeafClary SageWhite Pepper
Base
ebony treeHaitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Haitian Vetiver and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. 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–
Spring90
Summer100
Fall20
Winter10
Day100
Night20
Category winnerTommy Into The SurfMost 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#37,904
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Tommy Into The Surf opens with a burst of bitter orange and sharp ginger, immediately signaling a bright, coastal energy. Unlike sweet, tropical fragrances, this scent stays dry and peppery as clary sage and violet leaf emerge on the skin. The base relies on Indonesian patchouli leaf and clean Haitian vetiver, providi…
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 Tommy Into The Surf?
Explorer takes 5 of 7 categories. Explorer is rated 4.07/5 from 19,083 votes; Tommy Into The Surf is rated 3.96/5 from 57 votes. Choose Explorer for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Tommy Into The Surf for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Explorer or Tommy Into The Surf?
Explorer lasts longest (Explorer 66/100, Tommy Into The Surf 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Explorer or Tommy Into The Surf?
Projection is very close: Explorer 56/100, Tommy Into The Surf 55/100 for sillage.
Do Explorer and Tommy Into The Surf smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Haitian Vetiver and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.
Is Explorer or Tommy Into The Surf better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tommy Into The Surf is the stronger pick. For winter, Explorer is the stronger pick. Tommy Into The Surf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Explorer and Tommy Into The Surf?
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. Tommy Into The Surf has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage and White Pepper, a base of ebony tree, Haitian Vetiver and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.
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