Explorer Deep vs NoCologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
NoCologne takes 3 of 4 categories.
Explorer DeepChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NoCologneChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Explorer Deep1/4
NoCologne3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- NoCologne
- Sillage & projection
- NoCologne
- Value for money
- Explorer Deep
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- NoCologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Explorer DeepPhytodermNoCologneFugazziWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%
3.94/ 5 · 509 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%
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
42%Love
30%Like
14%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
509 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNoCologne
SillageNoCologne
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%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
soft spicy48%
musky30%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus
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
Top1 to 2 hours
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeCalabrian bergamotLemon
Heart3 to 4 hours
GingerOrange BlossomClary SagePink PepperMimosa
Base5 to 8 hours
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Crystal AmberOakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Clary Sage, Vetiver and Crystal Amber. Durations are only published for NoCologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Spring79
Summer100
Fall36
Winter21
Day100
Night40
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#7,184
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews43
Category winnerNoCologneHigher 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 →NoCologne by Fugazzi subverts the traditional eau de cologne template by packing a high concentration into a punchy, warm-weather profile. The scent opens with an intense blast of tart grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot, mandarin orange, and sharp lemon. Rather than vanishing after an hour, the citrus accord anchors itsel…
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 NoCologne?
NoCologne takes 3 of 4 categories. Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; NoCologne is rated 3.94/5 from 509 votes. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose NoCologne for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Explorer Deep or NoCologne?
NoCologne lasts longest (NoCologne 78/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Explorer Deep or NoCologne?
NoCologne projects furthest (NoCologne 66/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Explorer Deep and NoCologne smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage, Vetiver and Crystal Amber.
Is Explorer Deep or NoCologne better for summer or winter?
Explorer Deep suits daytime wear; NoCologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Explorer Deep and NoCologne?
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. NoCologne has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger, Orange Blossom, Clary Sage and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Crystal Amber, Oakmoss and Vetiver.
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