Fragrance comparison

Explorer Deep vs Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 970 ratings analysed

Explorer Deep

Phytoderm

4.673 votes

Rank #50,437 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Tom Ford

4.16967 votes

Rank #28,016 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 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.
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Explorer Deep1/4

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Explorer DeepPhytoderm

Mandarino di Amalfi AcquaTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

4.16/ 5 · 967 votes

Have 75%Had 25%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

43%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

967 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMandarino di Amalfi Acqua

SillageMandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value29

Category winnerExplorer DeepBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

amber77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

white floral30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMintBergamotTarragonBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomLemon Leaf OilBasilClary SageWildflowersThymeJasmineShiso

Base

MuskVetiverCivetLabdanumAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,016

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaHigher 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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Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua opens with a sharp splash of cold mandarin orange and bitter grapefruit. Shiso leaf and wild mint add a cooling herbal bite that cuts through the summer heat. As the scent settles on skin, orange blossom and clary sage bring a soft, clean soapiness that feels like fresh linen. Vetive…

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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 Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua takes 3 of 4 categories. Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is rated 4.16/5 from 967 votes. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Explorer Deep or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua lasts longest (Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 56/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explorer Deep or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua projects furthest (Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 53/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explorer Deep and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage and Musk.

Is Explorer Deep or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Explorer Deep and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

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. Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lemon Leaf Oil, Basil and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Civet and Labdanum.