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Explorer Eau de Parfum bottle Explorer EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2019 Year -
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Explorer - 622 Eau de Parfum bottle Explorer - 622 EDP

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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 - Explorer - 622 EDP
No. 622 follows Explorer's bergamot-vetiver-leather path closely enough to be recognisable, but plays it more linear and less refined than the Montblanc original, trading the ambroxan sparkle for a simpler earthy woodiness.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Explorer EDP
Explorer - 622 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 35% vs 60%
Pink Pepper 33% vs 40%
Only in Explorer
Clary Sage 30%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 50% vs 55%
Leather 49% vs 45%

Accords

Explorer Explorer - 622
100%
Woody
95%
85%
Aromatic
75%
65%
Citrus
50%
60%
Leather
60%
50%
Earthy
40%
Woody shared
100%
95%
Aromatic shared
85%
75%
Citrus shared
65%
50%
Leather shared
60%
60%
Earthy shared
50%
40%

Performance

Explorer Explorer - 622
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.

Explorer - 622

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Earthy woods and leather feel warmest and most natural in cooler autumn and winter conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office

Versatile and grounded enough for daily casual wear and the office, without quite the polish for special occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Explorer EDP
Explorer - 622 EDP
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