M7 Oud Absolu is a divisive beast. Some swear it's a masterpiece, a rich, warm winter staple, perfect for the modern gentleman. Others find it lacks the oomph of the original M7, with middling performance. Try before you buy, but expect high quality.

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.