Explorer Deep vs What Else Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
What Else Men takes 3 of 4 categories.
Explorer DeepChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
What Else MenChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Explorer Deep1/4
What Else Men3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- What Else Men
- Sillage & projection
- What Else Men
- Value for money
- Explorer Deep
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- What Else Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Explorer DeepPhytodermWhat Else MenA.P. Durand ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%
4.10/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 69%Had 8%Want 23%
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
43%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhat Else Men
SillageWhat Else Men
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%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
woody58%
musky44%
powdery30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
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
OrangeLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleGinger
Heart
GeraniumVetiverSandalwoodMintRosemary
Base
MuskAmberMoss
InformationalShared notesMint, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Vetiver. 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
Summer80
Fall80
Winter70
Day100
Night100
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#31,640
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerWhat Else MenHigher 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 →What Else Men is a bright, clean citrus aromatic that opens with juicy orange, lemon and bergamot, then adds a crisp ginger bite. In the heart, mint and rosemary give it a fresh, showered feel over geranium and smooth woods. It settles into a soft musky amber with a touch of moss. It usually wears close, which makes i…
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 What Else Men?
What Else Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; What Else Men is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose What Else Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Explorer Deep or What Else Men?
What Else Men lasts longest (What Else Men 51/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Explorer Deep or What Else Men?
What Else Men projects furthest (What Else Men 46/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Explorer Deep and What Else Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Vetiver.
Is Explorer Deep or What Else Men better for summer or winter?
Explorer Deep suits daytime wear; What Else Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Explorer Deep and What Else Men?
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. What Else Men has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Mint, a base of Musk, Amber and Moss.
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