Is Oil Perfumery Montblanc Explorer a dupe of Montblanc Explorer?

Montblanc Explorer Oil

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Explorer Eau de Parfum bottle Explorer EDP
EDP Concentration Oil
M Gender M
2019 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Montblanc Explorer Perfume Oil bottle Montblanc Explorer Oil
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Explorer Eau de Parfum ScentArt View Liquid → 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 - Montblanc Explorer Oil
Montblanc Explorer is a reliable and versatile fragrance, perfect for day-to-day wear with its rich woody and refreshing citrus notes.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Explorer EDP A Montblanc Explorer Oil B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Vetiver 50% vs 47%
Leather 49% vs 31%
Bergamot 35% vs 53%
Pink Pepper 33% vs 46%
Clary Sage 30% vs 21%
Ambroxan 27% vs 41%
Patchouli 24% vs 41%
Only in Montblanc Explorer
Cacao Butter 18%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 35% vs 53%
Pink Pepper 33% vs 46%
Only in Explorer
Clary Sage 30%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 50% vs 47%
Leather 49% vs 31%
Only in Montblanc Explorer
Clary Sage 21%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 27% vs 41%
Patchouli 24% vs 41%
Only in Montblanc Explorer
Cacao Butter 18%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Explorer Montblanc Explorer
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
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.

Montblanc Explorer

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring

Montblanc Explorer's woody and aromatic profile suits the cooler and transitional periods of spring and fall. The lighter citrus top notes make it passable for summer evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The fragrance's moderate projection and balanced woody-spicy accords make it versatile for office and casual outings, whereas its sophisticated edge suits dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Vetiver, Leather, Clary Sage

Key Differences

Adds cacao butter, drops akigalawood and cacao pod

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