06 Incense Rose Eau de Parfum vs Trailblazer Eau de Parfum
06 Incense Rose EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Trailblazer EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a fizzy, vibrant opening that gives way to a truly unique incense-rose blend. It's potent, artistic, and certainly not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get' it are utterly enchanted.
Trailblazer takes Montblanc Explorer's leather-woods-amber outdoorsy signature and delivers a recognisable but louder, flatter version, with the pepper-leather opening fading into a simpler amber-musk base far sooner than the original's rugged, layered dry-down.
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office, potentially overwhelming colleagues. However, its unique and sensual profile makes it ideal for dates and evening wear, lending a mysterious aura. Casual wear is possible if applied sparingly, but it's too heavy for sport.
Seasons
Community season votes for Montblanc Explorer, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.
Occasions
Wearers put Montblanc Explorer, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean amber, woody
Adds amber and jasmine, drops cardamom and castoreum
Where to buy
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