Explorer
MontblancEau de Toilette2019
Side by side
Explorer vs. Thistle & Black Pepper
Explorer peaks in spring, while Thistle & Black Pepper belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Explorer | Thistle & Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2019 | 2020 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jordi Fernández | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Explorer
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Amber
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Warm Spicy
Thistle & Black Pepper
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Italian bergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Sea Buckthorn
Heart
Haitian vetiverVetiverLeather
Black Pepper
Base
AmbroxanAkigalawoodPatchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao PodChocolate
SandalwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Explorer | Thistle & Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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 2020 launch has aged quietly into a reliable daily scent. Fresh and woody enough to wear anywhere, spicy enough to have a point of view. The fragrance commands a loyal following for delivering.Thistle & Black Pepper
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Explorer | Thistle & Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $80.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2 oz | $41.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $62.99fragrancenet | — |
| 6.7 oz | $167.00ecosmetics | — |
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