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Explorer Eau de Parfum bottle Explorer EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2019 Year -
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No.202 Explorer Eau de Parfum bottle No.202 Explorer EDP

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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 - No.202 Explorer EDP
No.202 is Eden Perfumes' aftershave version of Montblanc Explorer, matching the bergamot-and-pepper opening with a vetiver heart and patchouli-cocoa base. Less rich and shorter-lived than the designer original, but the same modern woody-earthy signature.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Explorer EDP
No.202 Explorer EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 35% vs 40%
Pink Pepper 33% vs 32%
Clary Sage 30% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 50% vs 100%
Only in Explorer
Leather 49%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 27% vs 22%
Akigalawood 26% vs 22%
Patchouli 24% vs 29%
Only in Explorer
Cacao Pod 21%
Only in No.202 Explorer
Dark Chocolate 26%

Accords

Explorer No.202 Explorer
100%
Woody
70%
85%
Aromatic
50%
65%
Citrus
60%
Leather
50%
Earthy
40%
Woody shared
100%
70%
Aromatic shared
85%
50%
65%
60%
Earthy shared
50%
40%

Performance

Explorer No.202 Explorer
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

No.202 Explorer

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, earthy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Explorer EDP
No.202 Explorer EDP
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