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    Side by side

    Absolute Noir vs. Explorer

    Very similar
    Explorer by Montblanc bottle

    Explorer

    Montblanc
    Eau de Toilette2019
    New comparison

    Absolute Noir rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Absolute Noir vs. Explorer
    Absolute NoirExplorer
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20242019
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerJordi Fernández
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Absolute Noir

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Amber
    Sweet
    Woody
    Mossy

    Explorer

    Woody
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Pink PepperGrapefruitLemonBergamot
    Italian bergamotPink PepperClary Sage
    Heart
    AmbroxanPineappleWatermelon
    Haitian vetiverVetiverLeather
    Base
    MossVetiverPatchouli
    AmbroxanAkigalawoodPatchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao PodChocolate

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Absolute Noir vs. Explorer
    Absolute NoirExplorer
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Absolute Noir opens exactly like you'd expect, bergamot, pink pepper, all that sharp brightness, and then the leather shows up. The citrus opening is bright and confident.Absolute Noir
    It's not trying to be the most interesting fragrance in the room. That's exactly why it works. Explorer is the scent of someone who showed up without needing to prove anything.Explorer

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Absolute Noir vs. Explorer
    Absolute NoirExplorer
    1 oz$80.00ecosmetics
    2 oz$41.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$62.99fragrancenet
    6.7 oz$167.00ecosmetics

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