Fragrance comparison

Explorer Deep vs Verde Chá

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

Explorer Deep

Phytoderm

4.673 votes

Rank #50,001 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Verde Chá

Natura

4.5180 votes

Rank #31,514 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verde Chá 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.
Verde Chá
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Explorer Deep1/4

Verde Chá3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Explorer DeepPhytoderm

Verde CháNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

4.51/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 6%Had 82%Want 12%

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

54%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityVerde Chá

SillageVerde Chá

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value75

Category winnerExplorer DeepBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

amber77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

green92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and citrus

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 OrangeLimeSageSweet OrangeBergamotLavender

Heart

MintLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumJasmineTarragonIris Flower

Base

Green TeaAmberMossMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMint, Mandarin Orange, Green Tea and Cedar. 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

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex81

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,514

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVerde CháHigher 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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Verde Chá opens with a bright rush of citrus, herbs, and airy green freshness, then settles into a soft tea, mint, and mossy musk dry-down. It reads clean, light, and easy to wear. This suits someone who likes crisp aromatic scents over sweetness. It feels especially comfortable in spring and daytime, with a close, u…

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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 Verde Chá?

Verde Chá takes 3 of 4 categories. Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Verde Chá is rated 4.51/5 from 80 votes. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Verde Chá for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Explorer Deep or Verde Chá?

Verde Chá lasts longest (Verde Chá 49/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explorer Deep or Verde Chá?

Projection is very close: Verde Chá 39/100, Explorer Deep 38/100 for sillage.

Do Explorer Deep and Verde Chá smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Green Tea and Cedar.

Is Explorer Deep or Verde Chá better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Explorer Deep and Verde Chá?

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. Verde Chá has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime, Sage and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Mint, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Green Tea, Amber, Moss and Musk.