Fragrance comparison

Explorer Deep vs Figfever

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 170 ratings analysed

Explorer Deep

Phytoderm

4.673 votes

Rank #50,001 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Figfever

Hermetica

3.52167 votes

Rank #15,051 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Figfever takes 3 of 4 categories.

Explorer Deep
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Figfever
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Explorer Deep1/4

Figfever3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Explorer DeepPhytoderm

FigfeverHermetica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

3.52/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

20%Love

35%Like

26%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

167 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFigfever

SillageFigfever

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value50

Category winnerExplorer DeepBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

amber77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

woody91%

green83%

fresh74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, green and aromatic

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

Notes

Fig LeafFigBlack CurrantAppleWoody NotesVetiverClary SagePatchouliMandarin OrangeMossFloral NotesPlum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Clary Sage, Vetiver and Moss. 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

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men12

Unisex49

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerFigfeverHigher 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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Hermetica Figfever opens with a crisp snap of crushed green fig leaves paired with a splash of tart black currant juice. It feels like stepping into a sunlit greenhouse right after a rain shower, clean, dewy, and leafy green without turning harsh or bitter. As the initial sharpness settles on your skin, juicy red appl…

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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 Figfever?

Figfever takes 3 of 4 categories. Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Figfever is rated 3.52/5 from 167 votes. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Figfever for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Explorer Deep or Figfever?

Figfever lasts longest (Figfever 61/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explorer Deep or Figfever?

Figfever projects furthest (Figfever 46/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explorer Deep and Figfever smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage, Vetiver and Moss.

Is Explorer Deep or Figfever better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Explorer Deep and Figfever?

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. Figfever features Fig Leaf, Fig, Black Currant, Apple and Woody Notes.