Fragrance comparison

Explorer vs Walking in Porta Venezia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 410 ratings analysed

Explorer

Phytoderm

3.5511 votes

Rank #63,330 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Walking in Porta Venezia

Trussardi

3.87399 votes

Rank #31,186 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Walking in Porta Venezia 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.
Walking in Porta Venezia
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Explorer1/5

Walking in Porta Venezia4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExplorerPhytoderm

Walking in Porta VeneziaTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

3.87/ 5 · 399 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerWalking in Porta VeneziaRating 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

35%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

399 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityWalking in Porta Venezia

SillageWalking in Porta Venezia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value45

Category winnerExplorerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

marine77%

citrus69%

animalic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

anis77%

soft spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Star AniseLemonBlack PepperBelanis

Heart

WormwoodArtemisiaViolet LeavesGeranium

Base

Balsam FirBourbon VanillaCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Artemisia, Geranium and Violet Leaves. 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

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men26

Unisex63

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,186

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWalking in Porta VeneziaHigher 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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Walking in Porta Venezia by Trussardi brings an herbaceous spark dominated by star anise and bitter wormwood. Pierre-Constantin Guéros blends crisp lemon and black pepper in the opening before settling into green violet leaves and forest resin. Balsam fir and bourbon vanilla anchor the base, giving cool autumn strolls…

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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 Walking in Porta Venezia?

Walking in Porta Venezia takes 4 of 5 categories. Explorer is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes; Walking in Porta Venezia is rated 3.87/5 from 399 votes. Choose Explorer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Walking in Porta Venezia for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Explorer or Walking in Porta Venezia?

Walking in Porta Venezia lasts longest (Walking in Porta Venezia 68/100, Explorer 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explorer or Walking in Porta Venezia?

Walking in Porta Venezia projects furthest (Walking in Porta Venezia 55/100, Explorer 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explorer and Walking in Porta Venezia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Artemisia, Geranium and Violet Leaves.

Is Explorer or Walking in Porta Venezia better for summer or winter?

Explorer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explorer and Walking in Porta Venezia?

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. Walking in Porta Venezia has top notes of Star Anise, Lemon, Black Pepper and Belanis, heart notes of Wormwood, Artemisia, Violet Leaves and Geranium, a base of Balsam Fir, Bourbon Vanilla, Cedar and Patchouli.