Explorer Deep vs Pélargonium
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pélargonium takes 3 of 4 categories.
Explorer DeepChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PélargoniumChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Explorer Deep1/4
Pélargonium3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pélargonium
- Sillage & projection
- Pélargonium
- Value for money
- Explorer Deep
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pélargonium
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Explorer DeepPhytodermPélargoniumAedes de VenustasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%
3.91/ 5 · 484 votes
Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%
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
34%Love
45%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
340 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPélargonium
SillagePélargonium
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%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
warm spicy53%
earthy42%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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
Top
BergamotClary SageCardamomBlack PepperMandarin OrangeSichuan Pepper
Heart
African GeraniumElemi resinOrris RootCarrot Seeds
Base
VetiverMossGuaiac WoodMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Clary Sage, Cedar 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
Summer67
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
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#4,810
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews42
Category winnerPélargoniumHigher 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 →Pélargonium by Aedes de Venustas is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Pélargonium was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Feisthauer. Top notes are Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sichuan Pepper; middle notes are African Geranium, Elemi resin, O…
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 Pélargonium?
Pélargonium takes 3 of 4 categories. Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Pélargonium is rated 3.91/5 from 484 votes. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pélargonium for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Explorer Deep or Pélargonium?
Pélargonium lasts longest (Pélargonium 73/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Explorer Deep or Pélargonium?
Pélargonium projects furthest (Pélargonium 65/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Explorer Deep and Pélargonium smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage, Cedar and Musk.
Is Explorer Deep or Pélargonium better for summer or winter?
Explorer Deep suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Explorer Deep and Pélargonium?
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. Pélargonium has top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of African Geranium, Elemi resin, Orris Root and Carrot Seeds, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Guaiac Wood and Musk.
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