Fragrance comparison

Explorer Deep vs Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Explorer Deep

Phytoderm

4.673 votes

Rank #50,001 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #79,397 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explorer Deep takes 2 of 2 categories.

Explorer Deep
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Explorer Deep2/2

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Explorer DeepPhytoderm

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageExplorer Deep

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

amber77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

African GingerMintMandarin Orange

Heart

Clary SageGreen TeaCedarLavender

Base

MuskVetiverMossTonka BeanCrystal Amber

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage and Musk. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExplorer DeepHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Explorer Deep by Phytoderm is an aromatic fougere that balances fresh ginger and mint with a sturdy, woody heart. Released in 2019, it functions as a versatile daily driver for men. On skin, it offers a crisp, green opening that transitions into a clean cedar and lavender base. It is a straightforward, reliable choice…

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Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is a bright, aromatic scent centered on a zesty blend of mandarin orange and grapefruit. It features a complex heart of aromatic herbs like tarragon and basil that settles into a warm, musky base. This versatile creation offers a crisp profile suited for warm spring and summer days, projecting a c…

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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 Deep or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Explorer Deep takes 2 of 2 categories. Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Which projects more, Explorer Deep or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Explorer Deep projects furthest (Explorer Deep 38/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explorer Deep and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage and Musk.

Is Explorer Deep or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua better for summer or winter?

Explorer Deep suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explorer Deep and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Explorer Deep has top notes of African Ginger, Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Green Tea, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Moss and Tonka Bean. Amalfi Mandarin Aqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Clary Sage and Lemon Leaf, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber and Civet.