Is Perfume Parlour Voyager Extreme For Men a dupe of Montblanc Explorer Extreme?

Explorer Extreme Parfum

Montblanc by Antoine Maisondieu, Jordi Fernández Original

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Explorer Extreme Parfum

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.

Statement

Our Verdict - Voyager Extreme For Men EDP

A close budget take on Montblanc Explorer Extreme. Voyager Extreme reproduces the woody-amber-leather adventure signature, with the oil format wearing closer to the skin but lasting well; projection is the main divergence from the beast-mode original.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Explorer Extreme Parfum A Voyager Extreme For Men EDP 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 Extreme Parfum

Voyager Extreme For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 100% vs 100%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 59% vs 55%

Vetiver 40% vs 44%

Shared Notes

Amber 50% vs 36%

Leather 49% vs 34%

Only in Voyager Extreme For Men

Ambroxan 29%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Extreme Voyager Extreme For Men

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Voyager Extreme For Men

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The warm woody-amber-leather base suits cooler autumn and winter days, with enough freshness for spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Its versatile, confident woody character works for the office, evenings and dates alike.

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

92%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Vetiver

Key Differences

Without ambroxan