Fragrance comparison

Explorer vs Maahir Legacy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,673 ratings analysed

Explorer

Phytoderm

3.5511 votes

Rank #62,879 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Maahir Legacy

Lattafa Perfumes

3.944,662 votes

Rank #818 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maahir Legacy takes 4 of 5 categories.

Explorer
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maahir Legacy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Explorer1/5

Maahir Legacy4/5

Ratings & consensus: Maahir Legacy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Maahir Legacy
Sillage & projection: Maahir Legacy
Value for money: Explorer
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maahir Legacy

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ExplorerPhytoderm

Maahir LegacyLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

3.94/ 5 · 4,662 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerMaahir LegacyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

27%Like

45%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

45%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

3,227 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMaahir Legacy

SillageMaahir Legacy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value86

Category winnerExplorerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

marine77%

citrus69%

animalic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

green74%

woody65%

amber56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea NotesBergamotOrangeBlack Pepper

Heart

ArtemisiaLavenderGeraniumRosemaryViolet Leaves

Base

AmbergrisPatchouliVetiverTonka BeanMusk

Top

LimeMintGrapefruitLavenderPineapple

Heart

Black PepperRosemaryjuniper berryGeraniumFrankincense

Base

AmbroxanVetiverOakmossTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men89

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews453

Category winnerMaahir LegacyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Explorer by Phytoderm is an aromatic men's fragrance featuring a sharp opening of sea notes and black pepper. It balances refreshing citrus with a herbaceous heart of lavender and rosemary, finally settling into an earthy, musky base. Perfect for casual daytime wear during the spring season when you want a crisp, clea…

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Maahir Legacy by Lattafa is an aromatic fragrance built around a sharp, refreshing lime and mint profile. It opens with a bright citrus blast that transitions into a clean, spicy heart before settling into a woody, mossy base. This is an ideal scent for hot summer days, office environments, or gym sessions where you w…

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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, Explorer or Maahir Legacy?

Maahir Legacy takes 4 of 5 categories. Explorer is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes; Maahir Legacy is rated 3.94/5 from 4,662 votes. Choose Explorer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maahir Legacy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Explorer or Maahir Legacy?

Maahir Legacy lasts longest (Maahir Legacy 67/100, Explorer 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explorer or Maahir Legacy?

Maahir Legacy projects furthest (Maahir Legacy 58/100, Explorer 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explorer and Maahir Legacy smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary.

Is Explorer or Maahir Legacy better for summer or winter?

Explorer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explorer and Maahir Legacy?

Explorer has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Maahir Legacy has top notes of Lime, Mint, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Black Pepper, Rosemary, juniper berry and Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.