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Like Cannabis but Not Eau de Parfum bottle Like Cannabis but Not EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2020 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Explorer Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle Explorer Extreme EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Like Cannabis but Not EDP
Don't let the name fool you - this ain't about weed. It's a surprisingly fresh, green scent with an intriguing metallic sweetness that manages to be both unique and universally appealing.
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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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Like Cannabis but Not EDP
Explorer Extreme EDP

Notes

Like Cannabis but Not
Explorer Extreme
Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 100% vs 40%
Only in Explorer Extreme
Patchouli 59%
Only in Like Cannabis but Not
Ambergris 100%
Only in Explorer Extreme
Amber 50% Leather 50%

Accords

Like Cannabis but Not Explorer Extreme
100%
Aromatic
81%
100%
Citrus
97%
86%
Woody
100%
77%
Amber
87%
Leather
87%
Patchouli
85%
72%
Earthy
78%
58%
Animalic
70%
65%
Fresh Spicy
63%
51%
Green
Aromatic shared
100%
81%
Citrus shared
100%
97%
Woody shared
86%
100%
Amber shared
77%
87%
87%
85%
Earthy shared
72%
78%
Animalic shared
58%
70%
Fresh Spicy shared
65%
63%
51%

Performance

Like Cannabis but Not Explorer Extreme
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Like Cannabis but Not

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, non-offensive aromatic profile makes it ideal for daily casual wear and suitable for the office. While not overtly formal or overtly romantic, its balanced nature means it could work in a variety of settings.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Like Cannabis but Not EDP
Explorer Extreme EDP
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