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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2022 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
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Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Encode
Skip this 'clone of a clone'; the overwhelming community consensus screams 'waste of money'. Poor performance and a muddled scent profile make this one an easy pass. You've been warned.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Inspired by Explorer
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Montblanc's Explorer (2019) - the Jordi Fernandez and Antoine Maisondieu bergamot-leather-vetiver masculine that became Montblanc's modern adventurer signature, here translated into a bergamot-pink pepper opening over leather and a ambroxan-vetiver close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime and casual masculine wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Favourite
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 11% |
| Floral | 2% | 6% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 12% | 11% |
| Sweet | 8% | 3% |
| Warm | 17% | 13% |
| Woody | 21% | 27% |
| Earthy | 24% | 21% |
| Animalic | 17% | 19% |
| Fresh | 18% | 18% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes
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Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
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Performance
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Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
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Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
No strong occasion fit
Given the widespread reports of minimal sillage and poor longevity, this fragrance is unlikely to be appropriate for almost any occasion. Its weak nature wouldn't make an impact in social settings and offers little personal enjoyment.
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Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Fresh-leather-vetiver structure works year-round; autumn strongest. Versatile across seasons.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Also Works:
Sport
Versatile fresh-woody masculine fits office, casual, date, sport. Less suited to formal evening.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
91%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities
Both share Woody, Leather, Amber accords and Bergamot, Leather notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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