Explorer Deep vs Apollo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apollo takes 3 of 4 categories.
Explorer DeepChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Explorer Deep1/4
Apollo3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Apollo
- Sillage & projection
- Apollo
- Value for money
- Explorer Deep
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apollo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Explorer DeepPhytodermApolloAXEWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%
3.19/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
19%Love
49%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
253 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityApollo
SillageApollo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExplorer DeepBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
green84%
amber77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
amber77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
African GingerMintMandarin Orange
Heart
Clary SageGreen TeaCedarLavender
Base
MuskVetiverMossTonka BeanCrystal Amber
Top
QuinceClary SageMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderViolet LeafIrisGeranium
Base
AmberSandalwoodMossCashmere WoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Clary Sage, Lavender and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Spring96
Summer100
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,001
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,632
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews40
Category winnerApolloHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExplorer 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…
Reviews →Apollo by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into fresh, herbaceous notes. It opens with a crisp hit of quince and sage before settling into a blend of lavender and violet leaf. This fragrance offers a clean, reliable profile suitable for daily wear, particularly in warmer weather or casual settings, providing a co…
Reviews →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 Apollo?
Apollo takes 3 of 4 categories. Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Explorer Deep or Apollo?
Apollo lasts longest (Apollo 50/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Explorer Deep or Apollo?
Apollo projects furthest (Apollo 52/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Explorer Deep and Apollo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage, Lavender and Vetiver.
Is Explorer Deep or Apollo better for summer or winter?
Explorer Deep suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Explorer Deep and Apollo?
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. Apollo has top notes of Quince, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cashmere Wood.
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