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Explorer Eau de Parfum bottle Explorer EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2019 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Desire Extreme Eau de Toilette bottle Desire Extreme EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Explorer EDP
Explorer fuses crisp citrus and aromatic woods in a versatile, clean signature that projects confidence without shouting. Effortlessly wearable, it is a modern masculine staple perfect for everyday use.
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Our Verdict - Desire Extreme EDT
This one's a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either love how it swerves the crowd-pleasers with its bold, dark character, or you'll find it an overwhelming, synthetic mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're after something unique and masculine, it could be a winner.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Explorer EDP
Desire Extreme EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 35% vs 24%
Only in Desire Extreme
Cypress 53% Clary Sage 47%

Accords

Explorer Desire Extreme
100%
Woody
70%
65%
Citrus
100%
85%
Aromatic
75%
60%
Leather
77%
70%
Fresh Spicy
58%
50%
Earthy
47%
Metallic
49%
Animalic
48%
Patchouli
47%
Woody shared
100%
70%
Citrus shared
65%
100%
Aromatic shared
85%
75%
Leather shared
60%
77%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
58%
Earthy shared
50%
47%
49%
48%
47%

Performance

Explorer Desire Extreme
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Explorer

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Explorer shines in spring and fall, where its crisp bergamot, aromatic vetiver, and woody backbone feel lively yet grounded. While fresh enough for summer, the leathery and earthy undertones give it the most character in cooler, transitional weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection, clean freshness, and balanced woody-spicy character make it ideal for daily wear at the office and smart-casual outings. The understated leather and patchouli give it refinement for dates, but it is less suited to sporty or high-formality events.

Desire Extreme

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and longevity mean it won't overpower an office, but the darker, more intense leather and spicy accords are better suited for evening and casual wear. The polarizing nature also suggests it's not universally office-safe.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Explorer EDP
Desire Extreme EDT
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