Explorer vs Explorer Ultra Blue
Explorer and Explorer Ultra Blue overlap 48% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Explorer lasts longer: longevity 7.0/10 against 6.3/10 for Explorer Ultra Blue. Explorer projects more: sillage 6.8/10 against 6.2/10 for Explorer Ultra Blue.
At a glance
| Explorer | Explorer Ultra Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Montblanc | Montblanc |
| Release year | 2019 | 2021 |
| Rating | 7.8/103,520 votes | 6.5/10272 votes |
| Longevity | 7.0/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Sillage | 6.8/10 | 6.2/10 |
When to wear
| Explorer | Explorer Ultra Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | 30% | 41% |
| Spring | 33% | 38% |
| Autumn | 25% | 18% |
| Winter | 12% | 0% |
| Explorer | Explorer Ultra Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime | 25% | 26% |
| Casual | 21% | 26% |
| Office | 22% | 21% |
| Sport | 12% | 19% |
| Evening | 10% | 5% |
| Nighttime | 10% | 0% |
Notes
In both
- Pink pepper
- Italian bergamot
- Leather
- Indonesian patchouli
Explorer
Only in this one
- Sage
- Haitian vetiver
- Cocoa
- Ambroxan
- Akigalawood®
Explorer Ultra Blue
Only in this one
- Citrus fruits
- Marine notes
- Ambergris
- Woody notes
Accords
Explorer
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Explorer Ultra Blue
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Fruity
- Synthetic
- Spicy
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Explorer lasts longer: longevity 7.0/10 against 6.3/10 for Explorer Ultra Blue.
Which one projects more?
Explorer projects more: sillage 6.8/10 against 6.2/10 for Explorer Ultra Blue.
Which one suits winter better?
Explorer suits winter better: winter gets 12% of its season votes, against 0% for Explorer Ultra Blue.
Which one suits summer better?
Explorer Ultra Blue suits summer better: summer gets 41% of its season votes, against 30% for Explorer.
Which one is rated higher?
Explorer is rated higher: 7.8/10 against 6.5/10 for Explorer Ultra Blue.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Pink pepper, Italian bergamot, Leather, Indonesian patchouli.

