Explorer Ultra Blue Eau de Parfum vs Trussardi Black Extreme Eau de Toilette
Explorer Ultra Blue EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | 2014 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Trussardi Black Extreme EDT
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Which Should You Buy?
A brisk, modern aquatic with sparkling citrus and salty blue accents. Explorer Ultra Blue is perfect for daily wear when you want to feel crisp, clean and effortlessly confident.
Don't let the name fool you, this isn't an 'extreme' scent - the marketing department clearly had some fun with this one. It's a surprisingly versatile, modern take on a classic masculine profile, though some find it a bit too subtle.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The vibrant citrus, aquatic and ozonic notes make this fragrance ideal for warm weather, particularly spring and summer, while it lacks the warmth and density required for colder winter days.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean and non-intrusive character is perfect for daytime, office and casual use, while moderate projection and versatility also work for sporty occasions. Less suited to formal evening wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Despite its 'extreme' name, many reviews highlight its moderate longevity and sillage, making it suitable for office wear. Its clean, sophisticated leather and woody profile lends itself well to dates and more formal settings, but it's not quite robust enough for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, woody
Adds iris and lemon, drops ambergris and bergamot
Where to buy
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