Fragrance comparison

Explorer vs Widdringtonia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 217 ratings analysed

Explorer

Phytoderm

3.5511 votes

Rank #62,879 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Widdringtonia

The Body Shop

3.79206 votes

Rank #6,632 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Widdringtonia 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.
Widdringtonia
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Explorer1/5

Widdringtonia4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExplorerPhytoderm

WiddringtoniaThe Body Shop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

3.79/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerWiddringtoniaRating 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

38%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

167 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityWiddringtonia

SillageWiddringtonia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value77

Category winnerExplorerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

marine77%

citrus69%

animalic61%

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

herbal65%

citrus53%

earthy42%

Scent match47%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

BergamotBlack PepperArtemisia

Heart

GeraniumNutmegSage

Base

Exotic WoodsVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Artemisia and Geranium. 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

Spring61

Summer76

Fall100

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men34

Unisex59

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerWiddringtoniaHigher 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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Widdringtonia by The Body Shop is a woody aromatic scent that leans heavily into cedarwood and spicy vetiver. Launched in 2016, it captures a crisp, outdoorsy feeling on the skin. It works well for autumn days when you want something grounded and earthy without the heaviness of typical gourmand perfumes. This unisex f…

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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 Widdringtonia?

Widdringtonia takes 4 of 5 categories. Explorer is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes; Widdringtonia is rated 3.79/5 from 206 votes. Choose Explorer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Widdringtonia for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Explorer or Widdringtonia?

Widdringtonia lasts longest (Widdringtonia 70/100, Explorer 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explorer or Widdringtonia?

Widdringtonia projects furthest (Widdringtonia 60/100, Explorer 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explorer and Widdringtonia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Artemisia and Geranium.

Is Explorer or Widdringtonia better for summer or winter?

Explorer suits daytime wear; Widdringtonia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explorer and Widdringtonia?

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. Widdringtonia has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Geranium, Nutmeg and Sage, a base of Exotic Woods, Vetiver and Patchouli.