# 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 Impérial | Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Essential Parfums | Montblanc |
| Release year | 2020 | 2019 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | No data |
| Rating | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Sillage | 8.0/10 | 7.0/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Bois Impérial | Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring | 31% | 33% |
| Summer | 27% | 30% |
| Autumn | 26% | 25% |
| Winter | 15% | 12% |

## Occasions

|  | Bois Impérial | Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daytime | 25% | 25% |
| Casual | 23% | 21% |
| Office | 22% | 22% |
| Sport | 10% | 12% |
| Evening | 11% | 10% |
| Nighttime | 10% | 10% |

## Notes

In both: Akigalawood®, Vetiver (Haitian vetiver), Patchouli (Indonesian patchouli)

Only in this one:

- Bois Impérial: Basil (Thai basil), Pepper (Nepalese sichuan pepper absolute), Georgywood®, Petalia®, Ambrofix
- Explorer: Pink pepper, Sage, Bergamot (Italian bergamot), Leather, Cocoa, Ambroxan

## Accords

- Bois Impérial: Fresh, Citrus, Green, Synthetic, Spicy, Woody
- Explorer: Fresh, Citrus, Fruity, Synthetic, Spicy, Woody

## 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).

## More

- [Bois Impérial details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/essential-parfums-bois-imperial-eau-de-parfum)
- [Bois Impérial dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/essential-parfums-bois-imperial-eau-de-parfum)
- [Explorer details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/montblanc-explorer)
- [Explorer dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/montblanc-explorer)

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