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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

ExplorerExplorer Ultra Blue
BrandMontblancMontblanc
Release year20192021
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

Seasons
ExplorerExplorer Ultra Blue
Summer30%41%
Spring33%38%
Autumn25%18%
Winter12%0%
Occasions
ExplorerExplorer Ultra Blue
Daytime25%26%
Casual21%26%
Office22%21%
Sport12%19%
Evening10%5%
Nighttime10%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

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Fruity
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Explorer Ultra Blue

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Aquatic
  4. Fruity
  5. Synthetic
  6. 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.