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    Side by side

    Absolute vs. Explorer

    Absolute by Hackett London bottle

    Absolute

    Hackett London
    Eau de Parfum2023
    Very similar
    Explorer by Montblanc bottle

    Explorer

    Montblanc
    Eau de Toilette2019
    New comparison

    Explorer rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Absolute vs. Explorer
    AbsoluteExplorer
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20232019
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerMarion Costero, Jordi FernándezJordi Fernández
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Absolute

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Lavender
    Iris

    Explorer

    Woody
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LavenderAppleLemonPink Pepper
    Italian bergamotPink PepperClary Sage
    Heart
    IrisCardamomGeraniumViolet Leaf
    Haitian vetiverVetiverLeather
    Base
    VanillaOakCedarwoodAmber
    AmbroxanAkigalawoodPatchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao PodChocolate

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Absolute vs. Explorer
    AbsoluteExplorer
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The cardamom and iris give it a powdery warmth that could lean feminine on some skin. There's a delicate balance here between the spicy and the floral, and depending on body chemistry.Absolute
    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 vs. Explorer
    AbsoluteExplorer
    1 oz$80.00ecosmetics
    2 oz$41.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$62.99fragrancenet
    6.7 oz$167.00ecosmetics

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