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    Side by side

    First Class vs. Explorer

    Very similar
    Explorer by Montblanc bottle

    Explorer

    Montblanc
    Eau de Toilette2019
    New comparison

    Explorer rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while First Class projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: First Class vs. Explorer
    First ClassExplorer
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20162019
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerThomas FontaineJordi Fernández
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    First Class

    Citrus
    Woody
    Fruity
    Earthy
    Fresh
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Patchouli

    Explorer

    Woody
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitBergamotApple
    Italian bergamotPink PepperClary Sage
    Heart
    Pink PepperMelonJasmine
    Haitian vetiverVetiverLeather
    Base
    OakmossPatchouliVetiverAmber
    AmbroxanAkigalawoodPatchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao PodChocolate

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: First Class vs. Explorer
    First ClassExplorer
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is the reliable one. Not trying to be the loudest fragrance in the room, just the one that stays. The melon-jasmine heart is surprisingly refined.First Class
    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: First Class vs. Explorer
    First ClassExplorer
    1 oz$80.00ecosmetics
    2 oz$41.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$62.99fragrancenet
    6.7 oz$167.00ecosmetics

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