Fragrance comparison

Explorer Deep vs Silk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Explorer Deep

Phytoderm

4.673 votes

Rank #50,437 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Silk

Luigi Borrelli

4.1529 votes

Rank #26,901 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silk 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.
Silk
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Explorer Deep1/4

Silk3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Explorer DeepPhytoderm

SilkLuigi Borrelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

4.15/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 53%Had 27%Want 20%

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

26%Love

42%Like

32%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySilk

SillageSilk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value36

Category winnerExplorer DeepBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

amber77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

amber48%

powdery30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

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

BergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Tonka BeanClary SageVetiver

Base

AmberMuskCedarWoody Notes

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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer78

Fall56

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSilkHigher 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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Silk by Luigi Borrelli is a versatile woody aromatic scent for all genders. It opens with bright bergamot and lemon, softening into a heart of herbal clary sage and grounding tonka bean. The dry down relies on cedar and amber to create a clean, professional finish. It is ideal for daily wear in an office setting or ca…

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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 Silk?

Silk takes 3 of 4 categories. Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Silk is rated 4.15/5 from 29 votes. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silk for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Explorer Deep or Silk?

Silk lasts longest (Silk 67/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explorer Deep or Silk?

Silk projects furthest (Silk 64/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explorer Deep and Silk smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage, Cedar and Musk.

Is Explorer Deep or Silk better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Explorer Deep and Silk?

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. Silk has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Musk, Cedar and Woody Notes.