Explorer
MontblancEau de Toilette2019
Side by side
Explorer vs. Steel
Is Explorer better than Steel?
Explorer rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodyaromaticfresh spicyearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Explorer and Steel?
| Explorer | Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2019 | 2018 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jordi Fernández | Christophe Raynaud |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Explorer and Steel smell?
Explorer
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Amber
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Warm Spicy
Steel
Marine
Aromatic
Lavender
Aquatic
Woody
Ozonic
Mossy
Salty
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Explorer and Steel share?
Top
Italian bergamotPink PepperClary Sage
LavenderViolet Leaf
Heart
Haitian vetiverVetiverLeather
Aquatic NotesMoss
Base
AmbroxanAkigalawoodPatchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao PodChocolate
Cedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Explorer or Steel?
| Explorer | Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Explorer and Steel?
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
Steel plays it straight without unnecessary embellishment. The fragrance works reliably for daily wear, offering genuine aquatic character without showmanship.Steel
The hunt
Where to buy Explorer and Steel
| Explorer | Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $80.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2 oz | $100.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3.3 oz | $126.50ecosmetics | — |
| 6.7 oz | $167.00ecosmetics | — |
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