Fragrance comparison

Explorer vs Tarot

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 310 ratings analysed

Explorer

Phytoderm

3.5511 votes

Rank #62,879 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tarot

Natura

3.88299 votes

Rank #30,073 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tarot 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.
Tarot
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Explorer1/5

Tarot4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExplorerPhytoderm

TarotNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

3.88/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerTarotRating 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

44%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTarot

SillageTarot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value68

Category winnerExplorerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

marine77%

citrus69%

animalic61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

NutmegLavenderBergamotRosemaryAniseOrange BlossomBasilHoneysuckle

Heart

Black PepperLimePatchouliGrapefruitViolet Leaves

Base

oak mossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Lavender 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

Spring83

Summer59

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,073

PerfumerAntonio Amador

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTarotHigher 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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Tarot is an aromatic, mossy chypre with a brisk spicy opening and a dry woody base. Lavender, rosemary, bergamot and anise give it a green, herbal snap before patchouli, oak moss, vetiver and sandalwood take over. It usually reads vintage, textured and slightly austere rather than soft or sugary. If you enjoy sharp he…

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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 Tarot?

Tarot takes 4 of 5 categories. Explorer is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes; Tarot is rated 3.88/5 from 299 votes. Choose Explorer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tarot for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Explorer or Tarot?

Tarot lasts longest (Tarot 65/100, Explorer 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explorer or Tarot?

Tarot projects furthest (Tarot 61/100, Explorer 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explorer and Tarot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Lavender and Rosemary.

Is Explorer or Tarot better for summer or winter?

Explorer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explorer and Tarot?

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. Tarot has top notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Black Pepper, Lime, Patchouli and Grapefruit, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.