Fragrance comparison

Explosea vs Myrrh Casati

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 316 ratings analysed

7 wins

Explosea

Once

4.2571 votes

Rank #7,173 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Myrrh Casati

Mona di Orio

3.92245 votes

Rank #11,294 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explosea takes 7 of 7 categories.

Explosea
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Myrrh Casati
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in winter.

Explosea7/7

Myrrh Casati0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExploseaOnce

Myrrh CasatiMona di Orio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 46%Had 7%Want 47%

3.92/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerExploseaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

31%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

245 votes

Category winnerExploseaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityExplosea

SillageExplosea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value40

Category winnerExploseaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

marine92%

woody84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

woody83%

balsamic74%

soft spicy65%

sweet56%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CitrusesSea NotesSaffron

Heart

Cashmere MuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberLicoriceRose

Base

MuskSandalwood

Notes

MyrrhGuaiac WoodGuatemalan CardamomLicoriceIncenseSiam BenzoinCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronPink PepperRed BerriesPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Licorice. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall43

Winter20

Day100

Night67

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerExploseaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men23

Unisex62

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,173

PerfumerAngéline Leporini

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#11,294

PerfumerMelanie Leroux

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerExploseaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Explosea by Once creates a bold marine presence for anyone seeking a salty, citrus-forward fragrance. This composition moves from sharp, zesty openings into deeper aquatic and resinous layers. Ideal for warm weather wear, it offers a distinct, high-impact scent profile that avoids the typical blue aquatic cliches foun…

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Mona di Orio Myrrh Casati is a warm spicy, balsamic perfume built around sweet resin, dark woods, and herbal spice. It opens with an energetic pop of pink pepper, red berries, and green Guatemalan cardamom that smells remarkably like an artisanal spiced cola. As the fragrance settles onto your skin, the smoky myrrh ta…

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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, Explosea or Myrrh Casati?

Explosea takes 7 of 7 categories. Explosea is rated 4.25/5 from 71 votes; Myrrh Casati is rated 3.92/5 from 245 votes. Choose Explosea for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Myrrh Casati for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Explosea or Myrrh Casati?

Explosea lasts longest (Explosea 78/100, Myrrh Casati 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explosea or Myrrh Casati?

Explosea projects furthest (Explosea 70/100, Myrrh Casati 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explosea and Myrrh Casati smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Licorice.

Is Explosea or Myrrh Casati better for summer or winter?

For summer, Explosea is the stronger pick. For winter, Myrrh Casati is the stronger pick. Explosea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explosea and Myrrh Casati?

Explosea has top notes of Citruses, Sea Notes and Saffron, heart notes of Cashmere Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber and Licorice, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Myrrh Casati features Myrrh, Guaiac Wood, Guatemalan Cardamom, Licorice and Incense.