Explosive
Etienne AignerEDT1986
Side by side
Explosive vs. Diva
Is Explosive better than Diva?
Diva rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
OakmossPatchouliOrris RootVetiverSandalwoodMusk
woodyaromaticroseearthywarm spicypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Explosive and Diva?
| Explosive | Diva | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1986 | 1983 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jacques Polge |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Explosive and Diva smell?
Explosive
Woody
Aromatic
Rose
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Mossy
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Diva
Floral
Woody
Earthy
Honey
Powdery
Aromatic
Musky
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Explosive and Diva share?
Top—
AldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangeCardamomCorianderTuberose
Heart
GeraniumOrris RootLily of the Valley
CarnationJasmineNarcissusOrris RootRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMusk
VanillaSandalwoodMuskCivetHoneyIrisPatchouliOakmossVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumOrris RootLily of the Valley
CarnationJasmineNarcissusRoseYlang-YlangTuberoseIris
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Explosive and Diva work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Explosive or Diva?
| Explosive | Diva | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Explosive and Diva?
This is a fragrance that announces itself before you enter the room. The aldehydic punch gives it presence, the moss-patchouli base has weight, and it demands confident wear. Apply sparingly.Explosive
Jacques Polge built this for a woman who knows she's the main character. The aldehydes are vintage, the civet is real, and neither is subtle. If you're shopping for discretion, keep walking.Diva
The hunt
Where to buy Explosive and Diva
| Explosive | Diva | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $35.06ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $38.80ecosmetics |
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