Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Explorer
Explorer by Montblanc (2019) is built around Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Clary Sage, Haitian Vetiver. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Haitian vetiver and light leather, drawn like a map for the urban adventurer. »
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Bottega Veneta · 2016
Bottega Veneta pour Homme Essence Aromatique
Shared notes: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Indonesian Patchouli. What differs: Lemon, Mint, Pine. Same family (Woody Aromatic).
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Montblanc · 2017
Legend Night
Shared notes: Clary Sage, Bergamot, Akigalawood. What differs: Cardamom, Mint, Apple. Same family (Woody Aromatic).
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Cerruti · 2019
1881 Riviera
Shared notes: Bergamot, Akigalawood, Leather. What differs: Orange, Mint, Incense. Same family (Woody Aromatic).
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Hugo Boss · 2019
Hugo Reversed
Shared notes: Bergamot, Haitian Vetiver. What differs: Grapefruit, Rosemary, Pamplewood. Same family (Woody Aromatic).
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Lacoste · 2020
Match Point
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Clary Sage. What differs: Basil, Grapefruit, Gentian. Same family (Woody Aromatic).
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Prada · 2021
Luna Rossa Ocean
Shared notes: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Haitian Vetiver. What differs: Artemisia, Lavender, Iris.
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Hugo Boss · 2005
Hugo Energise
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Clary Sage, Leather. What differs: Lemon, Mandarin, Kumquat.
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Tom Ford · 2012
Noir
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Leather. What differs: Violet, Caraway, Verbena.
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Lalique · 2006
Encre Noire
Shared notes: Haitian Vetiver. What differs: Cypress, Vetiver, Cashmeran. Same family (Woody Aromatic).
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Explorer?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Bottega Veneta pour Homme Essence Aromatique by Bottega Veneta is the closest: it shares 3 notes with Explorer, including Bergamot, Clary Sage, Indonesian Patchouli.
What is an alternative to Explorer from another house?
Bottega Veneta pour Homme Essence Aromatique (Bottega Veneta, 2016) picks up Bergamot, Clary Sage, Indonesian Patchouli in a different interpretation.
Which other Montblanc perfume is similar to Explorer?
At Montblanc, Legend Night (2017) is the closest, sharing Clary Sage, Bergamot, Akigalawood.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.