Fragrance comparison

Explorer Deep vs Heroes

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Explorer Deep

Phytoderm

4.673 votes

Rank #44,632 AromaticWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

Heroes

Marvel

2.605 votes

Rank #65,039 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Explorer Deep2/4

Heroes2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Heroes
Sillage & projection: Heroes
Value for money: Explorer Deep
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

HeroesMarvel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

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

40%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityHeroes

SillageHeroes

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%

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

citrus77%

ozonic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and green

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

Top20-30 mins

Lemon ZestLavenderViolet Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

MintBambooTonka Bean

Base4-6 hrs

CedarOzonic notesMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesMint, Cedar, Lavender and Musk. Durations are only published for Heroes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 49%Work 26%Party 14%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,039

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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Heroes by Marvel delivers an upfront blast of tart lemon zest, cooling mint, and crushed violet leaf that immediately reads like an energetic morning splash. The initial alcohol flash burns off quickly, revealing a clean, herbaceous middle of watery bamboo and mildly sweet tonka bean. It feels distinctly casual and br…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Explorer Deep or Heroes?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Heroes is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Heroes for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Explorer Deep or Heroes?

Heroes lasts longest (Heroes 80/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explorer Deep or Heroes?

Heroes projects furthest (Heroes 67/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explorer Deep and Heroes smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Cedar, Lavender and Musk.

Is Explorer Deep or Heroes better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Explorer Deep and Heroes?

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. Heroes has top notes of Lemon Zest, Lavender and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Mint, Bamboo and Tonka Bean, a base of Cedar, Ozonic notes, Musk and Moss.