Explorer EDP

Montblanc by Jordi Fernández, Antoine Maisondieu, Olivier Pescheux Original
64%

Trailblazer EDP

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2019 Year -
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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 - Trailblazer EDP
Trailblazer takes Montblanc Explorer's leather-woods-amber outdoorsy signature and delivers a recognisable but louder, flatter version, with the pepper-leather opening fading into a simpler amber-musk base far sooner than the original's rugged, layered dry-down.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 35% vs 58%
Pink Pepper 33% vs 41%
Only in Explorer
Clary Sage 30%
Shared Notes
Leather 49% vs 41%
Only in Explorer
Vetiver 51%
Only in Trailblazer
Cedar 33% Jasmine 25%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 24% vs 32%
Only in Explorer
Ambroxan 28% Akigalawood 27% Cacao Pod 21%
Only in Trailblazer
Amber 40% Musk 28%

Accords

Explorer Trailblazer
100%
Woody
70%
85%
Aromatic
70%
Fresh Spicy
65%
Citrus
60%
Leather
50%
50%
Earthy
Amber
45%
Spicy
35%
Woody shared
100%
70%
Aromatic
85%
Fresh Spicy
70%
Citrus
65%
Leather shared
60%
50%
Earthy
50%
Amber
45%
Spicy
35%

Performance

Explorer Trailblazer
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.

Trailblazer

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
64%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Explorer EDP
Trailblazer 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 £18.99 Rebel Aromas - 50ml Buy Best Value £28.99 Rebel Aromas - 100ml - £0.29/ml Buy
5ml
Not available
Rebel Aromas Cheapest 5ml £1.00/ml £4.99 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
Not available
Rebel Aromas £0.38/ml £18.99 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
Rebel Aromas £0.29/ml £28.99 Buy
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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