Fragrance comparison

Explorer Deep vs Or et Flamme

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Explorer Deep

Phytoderm

4.673 votes

Rank #45,592 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Or et Flamme

Via François

3.673 votes

Rank #61,182 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explorer Deep takes 3 of 4 categories.

Explorer Deep
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Or et Flamme
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Explorer Deep3/4

Or et Flamme1/4

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

Or et FlammeVia François

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityExplorer Deep

SillageExplorer Deep

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value100

Category winnerOr et FlammeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

amber77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

white floral90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

citrus50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyPetitgrainCedarClary SageVetiverMoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Cedar, 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,182

PerfumerFrancois Ledoux

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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Or et Flamme by Via Francois introduces a fresh take on the classic oriental fougere. The fragrance opens with the bitter green spark of petitgrain bigarade, which transitions into a clean floral heart of lily of the valley. A base of vetiver, cedar, and oakmoss grounds the scent, making it an easy, office-safe choice…

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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 Or et Flamme?

Explorer Deep takes 3 of 4 categories. Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Or et Flamme is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Or et Flamme for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Explorer Deep or Or et Flamme?

Explorer Deep lasts longest (Explorer Deep 30/100, Or et Flamme 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explorer Deep or Or et Flamme?

Explorer Deep projects furthest (Explorer Deep 38/100, Or et Flamme 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explorer Deep and Or et Flamme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Cedar, Vetiver and Moss.

Is Explorer Deep or Or et Flamme better for summer or winter?

Explorer Deep suits daytime wear; Or et Flamme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explorer Deep and Or et Flamme?

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. Or et Flamme features Lily of the Valley, Petitgrain, Cedar, Clary Sage and Vetiver.