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Gucci Gucci Guilty Absolute vs Montblanc Explorer Extreme
Explorer Extreme is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Leather
Heart
CypressPatchouli
Base
Woody NotesVetiver
Accords
Woody
100%
Leather
78%
Aromatic
59%
Animalic
54%
Earthy
49%
Patchouli
48%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Gucci Guilty Absolute by Gucci is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Gucci Guilty Absolute was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top note is Leather; middle notes are Cypress and Patchouli; base notes are Woody Notes and Vetiver. Gucci Guilty Absolute, the new edition of the masculine Gucci Guilty fragrance, comes out in early 2017. It is the product of collaboration between the creative director of the Gucci house Alessandro Michele and perfumer Alberto Morillas. <š> The top notes include leather. The heat is made of patchouli and the base captures goldenwood and vetiver. From the brand: „Created using a particular blend with a structure that remains unchanged from the first time it is applied to the skin. Leather accord and goldenwood are custom-mixed with natural extract of the Nootka Cypress, selected especially for Gucci Guilty Absolute. The resulting scent features ultra-dry woody notes. The fragrance’s composition is intensified with three forms of patchouli oils and earthy vetiver.“Available as a 90 and 150 ml eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
Bergamot
Heart
PatchouliVetiver
Base
AmberLeather
Accords
Citrus
100%
Leather
89%
Patchouli
85%
Woody
74%
Fresh spicy
66%
Animalic
59%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Explorer Extreme by Montblanc is a Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Explorer Extreme was launched in 2025. Explorer Extreme was created by Jordi Fernández and Antoine Maisondieu. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Patchouli and Vetiver; base notes are Amber and Leather. Explorer Extreme by Montblanc is a fragrance for men introduced in 2025. This composition is characterized by a blend of woody, leathery, and spicy notes, designed to evoke the spirit of adventure. The fragrance opens with a radiant note of bergamot, followed by earthy patchouli and vetiver at the heart. The base is defined by warm amber accord and leather, providing depth and warmth to the overall scent.
Notes in Common
43% sharedShared (3)
LeatherPatchouliVetiver
Only in Gucci Guilty Absolute
CypressWoody Notes
Only in Explorer Extreme
BergamotAmber
Rating
4.12vs4.24
Ratings
6,914vs1,883
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2017vs2025
Which should I buy?
Explorer Extreme is the community's favourite of the two.
- Explorer Extreme is rated higher by the community: 4.24 from 1,883 ratings, against 4.12 from 6,914.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Gucci is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Montblanc is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Explorer Extreme if you want the higher-rated option; pick Gucci Guilty Absolute if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.