Explorer Platinum Eau de Parfum bottle Explorer Platinum
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2023 Year 2003
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Explorer Platinum Eau de Parfum
A bright, modern woody scent that stands out for its crisp, ozonic lift and balanced herbal heart. Effortlessly versatile, it feels both relaxed and assertively clean.
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Our Verdict - Chez Bond Eau de Parfum
Bond No. 9 has bottled a classy, confident green scent. Often compared to Creed's Green Irish Tweed, it stands on its own as a versatile crowd-pleaser, delivering freshness with a refined edge.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 12%
Floral 8% 1%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 45% 44%
Sweet 0% 5%
Warm 3% 0%
Woody 28% 23%
Earthy 6% 9%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 36% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Explorer Platinum EdP
Chez Bond EdP

Notes

Explorer Platinum Eau de Parfum
Chez Bond Eau de Parfum

Top Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Explorer Platinum Eau de Parfum
Violet Leaf 100%
Only in Explorer Platinum Eau de Parfum
Cedar 100%

Accords

Explorer Platinum Eau de Parfum Chez Bond Eau de Parfum
40%
Green
100%
95%
Woody
69%
80%
Aromatic
70%
Ozonic
54%
Fresh
67%
60%
Aquatic
45%
Citrus
56%
Green shared
40%
100%
Woody shared
95%
69%
80%
Ozonic shared
70%
54%
67%
Aquatic shared
60%
45%
56%

Performance

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Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Explorer Platinum Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The fresh green and ozonic opening, paired with herbal and woody notes, make it ideal for spring and early fall. Its crispness works in summer, but it may lack warmth for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and clean, woody freshness make it versatile for office and casual wear. It's inoffensive and modern enough for date settings, but not quite dressy or sporty.

Chez Bond Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and green profile makes it highly versatile for office and casual wear, drawing compliments without being overpowering. While elegant enough for formal events, its fresh nature might be less suited for very strict formal settings. Good longevity and moderate sillage ensure it works well across most occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Woody, Ozonic accords and Cedar, Violet Leaf notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Explorer Platinum Eau de Parfum
Chez Bond Eau de Parfum
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