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Bois Impérial vs Explorer

Bois Impérial and Explorer share 3 of their 14 notes (21%). Bois Impérial lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 7.0/10 for Explorer. Bois Impérial projects more: sillage 8.0/10 against 7.0/10 for Explorer.

At a glance

Bois ImpérialExplorer
BrandEssential ParfumsMontblanc
Release year20202019
ConcentrationEau de ParfumNo data
Rating
8.0/101,000+ votes
8.0/101,000+ votes
Longevity
8.5/10
7.0/10
Sillage
8.0/10
7.0/10

When to wear

Seasons
Bois ImpérialExplorer
Spring31%33%
Summer27%30%
Autumn26%25%
Winter15%12%
Occasions
Bois ImpérialExplorer
Daytime25%25%
Casual23%21%
Office22%22%
Sport10%12%
Evening11%10%
Nighttime10%10%

Notes

3 of 14 notes in both (21%)

Only in Bois Impérial

  • Basil(Thai basil)
  • Pepper(Nepalese sichuan pepper absolute)
  • Georgywood®
  • Petalia®
  • Ambrofix

In both

  • Akigalawood®
  • Vetiver(Haitian vetiver)
  • Patchouli(Indonesian patchouli)

Only in Explorer

  • Pink pepper
  • Sage
  • Bergamot(Italian bergamot)
  • Leather
  • Cocoa
  • Ambroxan

Accords

  1. Fresh: Bois Impérial, Explorer
  2. Citrus: Bois Impérial, Explorer
  3. Synthetic: Bois Impérial, Explorer
  4. Spicy: Bois Impérial, Explorer
  5. Woody: Bois Impérial, Explorer
  6. Green: Bois Impérial
  7. Fruity: Explorer

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Bois Impérial lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 7.0/10 for Explorer.

Which one projects more?

Bois Impérial projects more: sillage 8.0/10 against 7.0/10 for Explorer.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 15% of the season votes for Bois Impérial and 12% for Explorer.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 27% of the season votes for Bois Impérial and 30% for Explorer.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 8.0/10.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Akigalawood®, Vetiver (Haitian vetiver), Patchouli (Indonesian patchouli).

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