Fragrance comparison

Explosea vs Sorong 20.1

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 138 ratings analysed

6 wins

Explosea

Once

4.2571 votes

Rank #7,178 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Sorong 20.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.6667 votes

Rank #44,831 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explosea takes 6 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.
Sorong 20.1
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Explosea6/7

Sorong 20.11/7

Ratings & consensus: Explosea
Community sentiment: Explosea
Longevity: Explosea
Sillage & projection: Explosea
Value for money: Explosea
Versatility: Sorong 20.1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Explosea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExploseaOnce

Sorong 20.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 46%Had 7%Want 47%

3.66/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 50%

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

25%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerExploseaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityExplosea

SillageExplosea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value47

Category winnerExploseaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

marine92%

woody84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

SaffronCypressGuaiac WoodIrisCitruseselemiCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGingerBenzoinLabdanumBlack CurrantTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Saffron and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 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

Spring100

Summer54

Fall46

Winter62

Day100

Night69

Category winnerSorong 20.1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,178

PerfumerAngéline Leporini

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#44,831

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Pierre Guillaume Paris offers a striking woody-amber composition with Sorong 20.1. A blast of sharp saffron and dry cypress dominates the initial spray, establishing a smoky, mineral-rich presence. It settles into a warm shield of guaiac wood and cypriol oil, suited for cool autumn days when you want a quiet, protecti…

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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 Sorong 20.1?

Explosea takes 6 of 7 categories. Explosea is rated 4.25/5 from 71 votes; Sorong 20.1 is rated 3.66/5 from 67 votes. Choose Explosea for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sorong 20.1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Explosea or Sorong 20.1?

Explosea lasts longest (Explosea 78/100, Sorong 20.1 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explosea or Sorong 20.1?

Explosea projects furthest (Explosea 70/100, Sorong 20.1 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explosea and Sorong 20.1 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Saffron and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Explosea or Sorong 20.1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Explosea is the stronger pick. For winter, Sorong 20.1 is the stronger pick. Explosea suits daytime wear; Sorong 20.1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explosea and Sorong 20.1?

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. Sorong 20.1 features Saffron, Cypress, Guaiac Wood, Iris and Citruses.