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Explorer Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle Explorer Extreme EDP
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No.245 Oud Immortel Parfum bottle No.245 Oud Immortel Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Explorer Extreme EDP
Prepare for a spirited debate. Montblanc Explorer Extreme is a divisive, opinionated beast, lauded by many as a genius blend of designer giants, yet dismissed by others as a copy-cat cacophony. Love it or hate it, it's certainly got people talking.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.245 Oud Immortel Parfum
Eden's No.245 mirrors Byredo Oud Immortel's clever fresh-citrus-into-smoky-oud arc, including the limoncello opening and earthy patchouli-oakmoss heart, though the smoky incense drydown comes through lighter and less lingering than the original.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Explorer Extreme EDP
No.245 Oud Immortel Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 37%
Only in No.245 Oud Immortel
Citrus 62%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 59% vs 42%
Only in Explorer Extreme
Vetiver 41%
Only in No.245 Oud Immortel
Oakmoss 33% Pepper 24%
Shared Notes
Amber 50% vs 32%
Only in Explorer Extreme
Leather 50%
Only in No.245 Oud Immortel
Oud 40% Incense 28%

Accords

Explorer Extreme No.245 Oud Immortel
100%
Woody
97%
Citrus
50%
87%
Leather
87%
Amber
40%
85%
Patchouli
81%
Aromatic
78%
Earthy
50%
70%
Animalic
Oud
70%
Smoky
40%
100%
Citrus shared
97%
50%
87%
Amber shared
87%
40%
85%
81%
Earthy shared
78%
50%
70%
Oud
70%
40%

Performance

Explorer Extreme No.245 Oud Immortel
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Explorer Extreme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its bold and projecting nature, especially in the opening, makes it better suited for evening and social occasions. While many found it versatile for everyday wear, the strong woody-amber base might be a bit much for a conservative office setting or active sport.

No.245 Oud Immortel

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

The smoky oud-citrus balance is most comfortable in cooler months, when the warmth and smoke feel grounded rather than heavy.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Approachable enough for the office and casual wear thanks to its citrus freshness; distinctive enough for a date, less so for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, amber, earthy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Explorer Extreme EDP
No.245 Oud Immortel Parfum
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