Fragrance comparison

Florist vs Explorer Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Florist

Ard al Teeb

5.001 votes

Rank #50,011 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Explorer Black

Aurora Scents

4.3010 votes

Rank #47,755 Warm SpicySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explorer Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Florist
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Explorer Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Florist1/4

Explorer Black3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FloristArd al Teeb

Explorer BlackAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

60%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityExplorer Black

SillageFlorist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerExplorer BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

soft spicy69%

aquatic61%

warm spicy100%

soft spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

ozonic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, soft spicy and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomViolet LeafPink Pepper

Heart

PineappleCinnamonMelonSage

Base

VanillaChestnutAmberwoodGuaiac Wood

Top

CardamomPink PepperViolet Leaf

Heart

Sage

Base

ChestnutVanillaAmberwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper and Sage. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,755

PerfumerLorenzo De Mosici, M.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExplorer BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Florist by Ard al Teeb opens with a sudden push of crushed cardamom, cool violet leaf, and a crackle of pink pepper. The top notes feel bright yet warm, cutting through cold autumn air before settling into a soft heart of sweet pineapple and cinnamon. As the initial fruity brightness quietens, a grounded base of roast…

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Explorer Black by Aurora Scents delivers a striking, aromatic presence built on a foundation of spicy cardamom and warm chestnut. Designed for the modern man, this oriental woody scent creates an immediate impression of confidence during autumn evenings. Its blend of warm spices and sweet vanilla ensures it remains a …

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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, Florist or Explorer Black?

Explorer Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Florist is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Explorer Black is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Florist for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Explorer Black for a warm spicy and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Florist or Explorer Black?

Explorer Black lasts longest (Explorer Black 69/100, Florist 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Florist or Explorer Black?

Florist projects furthest (Florist 75/100, Explorer Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Florist and Explorer Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, soft spicy and ozonic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper and Sage.

Is Florist or Explorer Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Florist and Explorer Black?

Florist has top notes of Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Pineapple, Cinnamon, Melon and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Chestnut, Amberwood and Guaiac Wood. Explorer Black has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Sage, a base of Chestnut, Vanilla and Amberwood.