Explorer Deep vs Life On Top
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Life On Top takes 4 of 4 categories.
Explorer DeepChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Life On TopChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Explorer Deep0/4
Life On Top4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Life On Top
- Sillage & projection
- Life On Top
- Value for money
- Life On Top
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Life On Top
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Explorer DeepPhytodermLife On TopPenthouseWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%
3.18/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 62%Had 17%Want 21%
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
7%Love
53%Like
33%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLife On Top
SillageLife On Top
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLife On TopBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
green84%
amber77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
earthy77%
lavender69%
oud61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy
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
LavenderMandarin OrangeApple
Heart
Juniper BerriesCardamomClary SageGeranium
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MuskVetiverMoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Clary Sage, Lavender 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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night83
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#24,776
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerLife On TopHigher 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 →Life On Top by Penthouse is an aromatic woody spicy scent with lavender, citrus, apple, juniper, cardamom and a mossy oud base. Wearers describe it as playful, casual and masculine, with a fruity opening that dries into a drier herbal, woody barbershop style. It suits easy daytime use more than dressy nights out. The …
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 Life On Top?
Life On Top takes 4 of 4 categories. Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Life On Top is rated 3.18/5 from 20 votes. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Life On Top for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Explorer Deep or Life On Top?
Life On Top lasts longest (Life On Top 51/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Explorer Deep or Life On Top?
Life On Top projects furthest (Life On Top 49/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Explorer Deep and Life On Top smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage, Lavender and Musk.
Is Explorer Deep or Life On Top better for summer or winter?
Explorer Deep suits daytime wear; Life On Top suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Explorer Deep and Life On Top?
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. Life On Top has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Apple, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Vetiver and Moss.
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