Explorer EDP

Montblanc by Jordi Fernández, Antoine Maisondieu, Olivier Pescheux Original
92%

Explorer EDP

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2019 Year 2019
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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 - Explorer EDP
Clean Shaven's Explorer dupe captures Montblanc's bergamot-vetiver-leather shape reasonably well but fades faster and projects less than the 2019 original.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Explorer EDP
Explorer EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 35% vs 42%
Pink Pepper 33% vs 33%
Clary Sage 30% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 50% vs 40%
Leather 49% vs 33%
Only in Explorer
Patchouli 26%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 27% vs 48%
Akigalawood 26% vs 24%
Cacao Pod 20% vs 28%
Only in Explorer
Patchouli 25%

Accords

Explorer Explorer
100%
Woody
85%
85%
Aromatic
50%
70%
Fresh Spicy
65%
Citrus
60%
60%
Leather
40%
50%
Earthy
Amber
45%
Woody shared
100%
85%
Aromatic shared
85%
50%
Fresh Spicy
70%
Citrus shared
65%
60%
Leather shared
60%
40%
Earthy
50%
Amber
45%

Performance

Explorer Explorer
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Explorer

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

The woody-citrus profile with a leather heart suits cooler, transitional weather better than high summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Bergamot-led freshness over a leather-woody base makes this an easy, office-friendly scent that stretches to a casual date.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Explorer EDP
Explorer EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £19.20 Notino - 30ml Buy Best Value £66.90 Notino - 200ml - £0.33/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £14.75 Clean Shaven - 50ml Buy Best Value £14.75 Clean Shaven - 50ml - £0.30/ml Buy
30ml
Notino £0.64/ml £19.20 Buy eBay UK £0.76/ml £22.70 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.76/ml £22.95 Buy Perfume Click £0.82/ml £24.60 Buy Escentual £1.33/ml £40.00 Buy
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50ml
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Clean Shaven £0.30/ml £14.75 Buy
60ml
eBay UK Cheapest 60ml £0.58/ml £34.59 Buy Notino £0.58/ml £35.10 Buy Perfume Click £0.70/ml £41.70 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.81/ml £48.75 Buy Escentual £1.08/ml £65.00 Buy
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100ml
eBay UK Cheapest 100ml £0.38/ml £37.99 Buy Notino £0.45/ml £44.80 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.45/ml £45.25 Buy Perfume Click £0.56/ml £56.15 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.67/ml £66.75 Buy Escentual £0.89/ml £89.00 Buy
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200ml
eBay UK £0.33/ml £65.95 Buy Notino £0.33/ml £66.90 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.33/ml £66.95 Buy Escentual £0.65/ml £130.00 Buy
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