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Montblanc · Eau de parfum

Fragrances that smell like Explorer

Explorer by Montblanc is an eau de parfum that opens on bergamot, pink pepper and clary sage and settles into vetiver, leather and cedarwood. It reads mostly woody, green and warm on our scent profile, at a strong strength. Its least common notes on our list are mahonial and ambrofix, in the earthy & woody family. Below are the closest on our list. Similar isn't identical, so try a sample before a full bottle if you can.

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The 10 closest in the collection

Closest first. The percent is how alike two fragrances are on our scent profile (their notes and their mix of fresh, floral, sweet, woody and warm), not a rating.

  1. 67%

    Similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1978

    Both have vetiver, leather and cedar.

    Price at retailer

  2. 2.Parfums de Marly

    Layton Exclusif
    66%

    Similar · Parfum · For men

    Both have leather, patchouli and bergamot.

    From $370 for 75 ml (2.5 oz)

  3. 3.Amouage

    Honour Man
    64%

    Similar · Eau de parfum · For men

    Both have vetiver, cedar and patchouli.

    From $395 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)

  4. 4.Roja Parfums

    Elysium Pour Homme
    64%

    Similar · Eau de parfum · For men

    Both have vetiver, leather and cedar.

    From $285 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)

  5. 5.Guy Laroche

    Drakkar Noir
    62%

    Similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1982

    Both have vetiver, leather and cedar.

    Price at retailer

  6. 62%

    Similar · Eau de parfum · For men

    Both have vetiver and cedar.

    From $132 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)

  7. 7.Nautica

    Classic
    62%

    Similar · Eau de toilette · For men

    Both have cedar, patchouli and bergamot.

    Price at retailer

  8. 62%

    Similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1988

    Both have vetiver, cedar and patchouli.

    From $115 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)

  9. 9.Givenchy

    Gentlemen Only
    61%

    Similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 2013

    Both have cedar, patchouli and bergamot.

    Price at retailer

  10. 10.Initio Parfums Privés

    Rehab
    61%

    Similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone

    Both have cedar, patchouli and bergamot.

    From $430 for 90 ml (3 oz)

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