# Montblanc Explorer Platinum Dupes and Similar Scents

We have no sourced coded dupe for Montblanc Explorer Platinum. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Avon Life for Him by Kenzo Takada (53% note/accord overlap), Novellista Velvet Dusk (52%), Penhaligon's Bold Blend (49%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/montblanc-explorer-platinum

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [Avon Life for Him by Kenzo Takada](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/avon-life-for-him-by-kenzo-takada) — 53% overlap; Shared notes: Violet leaf, Cedarwood
- [Novellista Velvet Dusk](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/novellista-velvet-dusk) — 52% overlap; Shared notes: Violet leaf, Cedarwood
- [Penhaligon's Bold Blend](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/penhaligon-s-bold-blend) — 49% overlap; Shared notes: Violet leaf, Clary sage
- [John Varvatos Artisan Forest](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/john-varvatos-artisan-forest) — 49% overlap; Shared notes: Violet leaf, Cedarwood
- [Carven pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/carven-carven-pour-homme-eau-de-toilette) — 48% overlap; Shared notes: Violet leaf, Cedarwood
- [Jimmy Choo Man Extreme](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/jimmy-choo-jimmy-choo-man-extreme) — 47% overlap; Shared notes: Clary sage
- [Banderas Miami Seduction in Black](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/banderas-miami-seduction-in-black) — 47% overlap; Shared notes: Violet leaf, Cedarwood
- [Emanuel Ungaro Ungaro Man (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/emanuel-ungaro-ungaro-man-eau-de-toilette) — 46% overlap; Shared notes: Cedarwood
- [Yves Rocher Bois de Sauge](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/yves-rocher-bois-de-sauge) — 46% overlap; Shared notes: Clary sage
- [James Bond 007 Cologne (Eau de Cologne)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/james-bond-007-james-bond-007-cologne-eau-de-cologne) — 46% overlap; Shared notes: Clary sage, Cedarwood
- [S.T. Dupont Paris Saint-Germain](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/s-t-dupont-paris-saint-germain) — 46% overlap; Shared notes: Violet leaf, Cedarwood
- [Jo Malone Yuzu Zest / Yuja](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/jo-malone-yuzu-zest-yuja) — 46% overlap; Shared notes: Clary sage, Cedarwood

## Comparison

| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montblanc Explorer Platinum | Original | No data | No data | 7.1/10 (245 votes) | 6.7/10 (244 votes) |
| Avon Life for Him by Kenzo Takada | Similar original | 53% | Violet leaf, Cedarwood | No data | No data |
| Novellista Velvet Dusk | Similar original | 52% | Violet leaf, Cedarwood | 6.3/10 (61 votes) | 6.0/10 (58 votes) |
| Penhaligon's Bold Blend | Similar original | 49% | Violet leaf, Clary sage | 6.6/10 (16 votes) | 5.9/10 (16 votes) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a dupe of Montblanc Explorer Platinum?

We have no sourced coded dupe for Montblanc Explorer Platinum. Originals with the closest notes and accords: Avon Life for Him by Kenzo Takada (53%), Novellista Velvet Dusk (52%), Penhaligon's Bold Blend (49%).

### Which perfume smells closest to Montblanc Explorer Platinum?

By note and accord overlap the closest original is Avon Life for Him by Kenzo Takada (53%). Shared notes: Violet leaf, Cedarwood. Other close alternatives: Novellista Velvet Dusk (52%), Penhaligon's Bold Blend (49%).

## How this page is made

Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one.

The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight). It does not mean the scent is identical.