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Montblanc Explorer vs Juliette Has A Gun Ex Vetiver
Explorer is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
BergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
Haitian VetiverLeather
Base
AmbroxanAkigalawoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao Pod
Accords
Woody
100%
Citrus
97%
Aromatic
87%
Amber
78%
Musky
68%
Fresh spicy
64%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Explorer by Montblanc is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Explorer was launched in 2019. Explorer was created by Jórdi Fernandez, Antoine Maisondieu and Olivier Pescheux. Top notes are Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Clary Sage; middle notes are Haitian Vetiver and Leather; base notes are Ambroxan, Akigalawood, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Cacao Pod. Montlanc announces the new male pillar fragrance that comes out on the market in February 2019. Montblanc Explorer tells the story of adventures, quests for excellence, challenging conventions and exploring the four corners of the globe. "From South Africa to Haiti, Italy, Germany or Indonesia; Montblanc EXPLORER invites explorers on a fantastic journey, giving them the opportunity to discover the rarest ingredients and manufacturing methods that combine craftsmanship with the latest technology."The composition is made by three Givaudan perfumers: Jordi Fernandez, Antoine Maisondieu and Olivier Pescheux. Each of them gave his knowledge and emotional experiences about a particular ingredient. The fragrance is announced as a unique woody-aromatic-leather concoction that combines essences of bergamot from Italy, vetiver from Haiti and patchouli from Indonesia.Top notes: OrPur® bergamot, French sage, pink pepper Heart: OrPur® vetiver, skin Base: patchouli, cocoa, Ambrofix ™, Akigalawood®The bottle of elongated shape is wrapped with leather-like protective sheath printed with the Saffiano motif. The signature star that adorns all the Maison’s leather goods is made exclusively in Hamburg. The sleeve and emblem are assembled by hand at the Montblanc Pelleteria in Florence.The advertising campaign was shot by John Balsom in South Africa, and the model is Rein Langeveld. Montblanc Explorer is available as a 30, 60 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
BergamotLemon
Heart
Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oilVetiver
Base
AmbroxanMusk
Accords
Citrus
100%
Aromatic
92%
Woody
74%
Musky
73%
Earthy
65%
Amber
60%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Ex Vetiver by Juliette Has A Gun is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Ex Vetiver was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Romano Ricci. Top notes are Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Haitian Vetiver, Java vetiver oil and Vetiver; base notes are Ambroxan and Musk. Ex Vetiver by Juliette Has A Gun is a new fragrance for women and men, released in 2024. The scent features a blend of bergamot and lemon in the top notes, Haitian, Indian, and Java vetiver in the heart, and ambroxan and musk in the base.
Notes in Common
23% sharedShared (3)
BergamotHaitian VetiverAmbroxan
Only in Explorer
Pink PepperClary SageLeatherAkigalawoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao Pod
Only in Ex Vetiver
LemonJava vetiver oilVetiverMusk
Rating
4.23vs3.72
Ratings
17,984vs1,035
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2019vs2024
Which should I buy?
Explorer is the community's favourite of the two.
- Explorer is rated higher by the community: 4.23 from 17,984 ratings, against 3.72 from 1,035.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring and summer.
- Juliette Has A Gun is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Montblanc is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Explorer if you want the higher-rated option; pick Ex Vetiver if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.