The Perfume Library

Explorer

7.8

Montblanc · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Montblanc Explorer is a men's fragrance that sets fresh citrus and spice over a smoky, woody base, and it suits daytime and work. It opens with bergamot, sage and pink pepper: the citrus feels fresh, the pepper adds a spicy edge. In the heart, vetiver and leather make it woody and a little smoky. The base of patchouli, cocoa, ambroxan and Akigalawood® dries down earthy with a slightly sweet finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, work and leisure leading the occasions. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition and Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue have a close profile.

Individuel (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Montblanc · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Montblanc Individuel Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance built around coriander, bergamot and lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with coriander, bergamot, lavender, mint and juniper berry, while cinnamon and rosemary add spice. Jasmine, violet, geranium and orange blossom bring a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla and dark chocolate sweetens it and settles it on a woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It reads masculine but modern. Versace Blue Jeans and Pitralon Pure have a close profile.

Legend Spirit

7.5

Montblanc · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Montblanc Legend Spirit is a fresh, lightly sweet and woody men's fragrance built around citrus and aquatic notes. It opens bright and airy with bergamot, grapefruit and pink pepper. In the heart, aquatic notes meet cardamom and lavender, and it dries down on cedar, sandalwood and white musk into a soft woodiness. Fruity and sweet touches show in the accords, but the fresh side leads. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear and leisure ahead of sport and business. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Signature (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Montblanc · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Montblanc Signature Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent that sets clementine, magnolia, ylang-ylang and peony over a soft base of vanilla and white musk. The top is clementine, which brings a bright citrus lift. In the heart, magnolia, ylang-ylang and peony form a floral bouquet. The base of benzoin, vanilla and white musk sweetens it and closes on a powdery, creamy note. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, and the character reads mostly feminine and modern. Pierre Guillaume 15.1 Hapyang and Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush have a close profile.

Legend (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Montblanc · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Montblanc Legend Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, lavender and citrus fruits. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Just over half call it masculine, and some find it modern. The fresh, citrus accord leads, with an aquatic and fruity feel. In the heart, white cedar, rose and jasmine pull it toward a woody line. In the base, tonka bean and sandalwood soften it and add sweetness. The Voice The Voice Men Silver and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Starwalker (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Montblanc · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Montblanc Starwalker Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and bamboo, giving an aquatic, green freshness. In the heart, fir resin, ginger and nutmeg add a spicy edge while amber softens the sweetness. The base of musk, cedar and sandalwood leaves a clean, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and lean towards daily, leisure and business wear. Most call it masculine and modern. Fa'ra Star Walker and Armaf Tag-Him have a close profile.

Explorer Platinum

6.9

Montblanc · 2023

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Montblanc Explorer Platinum is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days, whether at the office or in daily wear. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. Daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it masculine, while classic and modern get about equal votes. It opens with the green freshness of violet leaf, moves to clary sage in the heart and rests on cedarwood, which gives it a woody base. A light sweetness and some spice sit alongside the fresh and green accords, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Novellista Velvet Dusk and Penhaligon's Bold Blend have a close profile.

Legend Night

7.5

Montblanc · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Montblanc Legend Night is a sweet, woody fragrance for men that opens with bergamot and sage and settles into vanilla and patchouli, aimed at evenings and nights out. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. Evening and night out are the favourite occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Around half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Bergamot and sage lead the top, with lavender, vetiver and violet in the heart. The base holds cedarwood, vanilla and patchouli. The accords lean fruity, sweet and gourmand, with spice, a woody frame and a creamy softness alongside. Rabanne 1 Million Royal and Al Haramain Détour Noir have a close profile.

Explorer Ultra Blue

6.5

Montblanc · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits warm spring and summer days. It opens with Italian bergamot, pink pepper and citrus fruits, giving a bright, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, marine notes and ambergris bring a clean, watery feel. Indonesian patchouli, woody notes and leather settle underneath as a dry base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening far less common. Most see it as masculine and modern. Montblanc Explorer and Mercedes-Benz Select Day have a close profile.

Explorer Extreme

7.8

Montblanc · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Montblanc Explorer Extreme is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens with sage and bergamot and dries down to amber, vetiver and leather. The top notes, sage and bergamot, give a fresh, citrusy start. Patchouli and Ambrofix form the heart, while amber, vetiver and leather take over the base. The accords add a fruity, sweet side, spicy and smoky tones, a synthetic sheen and a leathery edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall, spring and winter, with fewer picking summer. It spreads across occasions from daily wear to evenings, and it reads mainly masculine and modern.

Présence (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Montblanc · 2001

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Montblanc Présence Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of cardamom, ginger and bergamot with a soft woody base of sandalwood and amber; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Arrogance Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Snob Classic. It opens with cardamom, ginger, bergamot and cinnamon, fresh and spicy. In the heart, apple, heliotrope and sage add a fruity, green touch. As it dries, sandalwood, musk, tonka bean, teakwood and amber sweeten it and settle it onto a woody base.

Legend Red

6.6

Montblanc · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Montblanc Legend Red is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a fruity sweetness and a light spice, giving it a modern, easygoing character. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it suits best. Longevity and projection are moderate, and it reads mainly as masculine and modern. It opens with blood orange, grapefruit and cardamom: the citrus is lively, the cardamom adds a little spice. The heart brings juniper berry, cedar and clary sage. In the base, Atlas cedar, mahogany wood and tonka bean leave a woody, sweet finish.

Emblem

6.5

Montblanc · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montblanc Emblem is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, spicy blend of grapefruit, cardamom and clary sage, then sweetens into tonka bean and woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and voters tend to call it masculine and modern. The opening is bright and slightly bitter, with grapefruit and cardamom softened by clary sage. The heart turns floral and spicy through cinnamon leaf and violet leaf. The base settles into a sweet, balanced finish of tonka bean and woody notes. Armaf Voyage and Montblanc Legend Red have a close profile.

Legend Blue

7.5

Montblanc · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Montblanc Legend Blue is a fresh men's fragrance that sets spearmint and lavender over a woody base of cedarwood and sandalwood. It opens with spearmint and lavender, kept bright by citrus, aquatic and green accords. In the heart, sandalwood and cedarwood form a woody backbone, and the base of moss and ambroxan closes it on a clean, slightly synthetic note. Its fougère character is balanced by a light spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. It reads masculine, with a strong modern side. Parfums de Marly Sedley and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Legend Intense

7.4

Montblanc · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Legend Intense is a fresh, fruity scent for men that opens on bergamot and pineapple and settles into a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and pineapple give a bright citrus start. The heart brings red apple, cardamom and jasmine, so the fruity sweetness meets a floral, spicy touch. Tonka bean, oakmoss and white cedar ground it in a woody, sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. Maison Alhambra Expose Intense and Armaf Derby Club House Gold have a close profile.

Black Meisterstück

7.9

Montblanc · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Montblanc Black Meisterstück is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green feel against a resinous, smoky and earthy base. It opens with frankincense, resinous and faintly smoky, and ambrofix softens it in the heart. Vetiver gives the base an earthy, woody backbone. Fresh and green tones lead while the sweet and spicy sides stay in the background; the texture is somewhat synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards night out and evening wear, and also works for business and leisure. Most voters read its character as masculine.

Signature Absolue

7.0

Montblanc · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montblanc Signature Absolue pairs a fresh, fruity opening of Williams pear and mandarin orange with a floral heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang; it is a women's fragrance that leans towards daytime. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with Williams pear and mandarin orange, fresh and fruity. In the heart, tuberose and ylang-ylang bring the floral side forward with a creamy softness. Cedar, amber and tonka bean in the base round it off and make it sweeter.

Présence d'Une Femme

7.2

Montblanc · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Présence d'Une Femme is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on mandarin orange and pepper and settles into a warm base of sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The top pairs mandarin orange with pepper, so citrus freshness comes with a spicy edge. Cyclamen and orchid soften the heart with a floral touch. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli take over, turning the scent sweeter, woody and oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Laura Biagiotti Essenza di Roma and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

Legend pour Femme

7.2

Montblanc · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montblanc Legend pour Femme is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a soft, sweet, lightly gourmand finish. Most voters read it as feminine and lean towards spring and fall, for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It opens with pear, neroli and bitter orange for a fresh start. The heart turns floral with lily of the valley, jasminum auriculatum and orange blossom. Woody notes, musk and vanilla close it on a powdery, sweet base. Its profile is close to S.T. Dupont So Dupont pour Femme and Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Do Anything.

Femme de Montblanc (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Montblanc · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Montblanc Femme de Montblanc Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent that sets bergamot and cardamom against jasmine, rose and dark chocolate; it has been discontinued. The top is bergamot, cardamom, pineapple and cinnamon, a fruity brightness with a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine, rose, orange blossom and heliotrope bring a soft, powdery floral note. The base leans on dark chocolate, vetiver, patchouli and amber, with peach and raspberry pushing it into a gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. Worth Courtesan and Judith Williams Mon Amour have a close profile.

Patchouli Ink

7.7

Montblanc · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Montblanc Patchouli Ink is a green, earthy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Patchouli leads, with bergamot lifting it slightly while mimosa and vanilla add sweetness. Amaranth wood and ink build a woody, spicy, resinous frame, and white musk softens the whole. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for business and daily wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. Walden Perfumes A Different Drummer and Mancera Hindu Kush have a close profile.

Extreme Leather

7.2

Montblanc · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Montblanc Extreme Leather is a floral, powdery and leathery unisex scent built around Saffiano™, iris and musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while summer lags behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and also suits nights out. Many voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with Saffiano™ laying down a leathery base. Iris in the heart adds a soft, powdery floral note, and musk in the base rounds it off with a creamy warmth. The overall impression is a slightly synthetic leather, balanced by sweet, spicy and woody touches. Hermès Musc Pallida and G Parfums Prelude have a close profile.

Emblem Intense

6.9

Montblanc · 2014

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Montblanc Emblem Intense is a spicy, woody fragrance for men, pairing the fresh opening of cardamom, coriander and clary sage with the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg and suede; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. Most voters find it masculine, while some read it as modern or classic. It opens fresh and fruity, with cardamom and coriander carrying the spice forward. In the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg, violet leaf and Pomarose® join in. The base of suede, precious woods, patchouli and tonka bean settles into a sweet, woody, leathery foundation, with a synthetic edge running through it.

Explorer Infinite

8.0

Montblanc · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Montblanc Explorer Infinite is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance that opens with lemon, sage and bergamot and settles on patchouli and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter a little behind, and it leans towards office, daily and leisure wear, though evening and night out also work. It reads as a men's scent. It opens with lemon, sage and bergamot, bright, citrusy and green. Sulawesi patchouli sits in the heart, and musk and vetiver in the base ground it in a woody, earthy, lightly sweet finish. Pierre Guillaume 06 L'Eau Rare Matale and Kiehl's Fig Leaf & Sage have a close profile.