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Montblanc Explorer vs Diptyque Tempo Eau de Parfum
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
———Accords
Aromatic
100%
Patchouli
97%
Woody
77%
Soft spicy
70%
Warm spicy
63%
Fresh spicy
59%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Tempo Eau de Parfum by Diptyque is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men. Tempo Eau de Parfum was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Pescheux.
Notes in Common
0% sharedShared (0)
No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Explorer
BergamotPink PepperClary SageHaitian VetiverLeatherAmbroxanAkigalawoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao Pod
Only in Tempo Eau de Parfum
Rating
4.23vs4.17
Ratings
17,984vs2,372
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2019vs2018
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 4.17 from 2,372.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Explorer is voted best for spring and summer; Tempo Eau de Parfum for fall and winter.
- Diptyque 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 Tempo Eau de Parfum if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.