Mont Blanc Legend is a fragrance with a fresh scent which screams adventure and Explorer is a fragrance with a modern scent which screams exploration. Both of these fragrances are produced by Mont Blanc
PERFUME DETAILS
MONT BLANC LEGEND
Mont Blanc Legend is an Aromatic Fougere fragrance that was launched in April, 2011. The perfumers are Celine Perdriel and Olivier Pescheux. This fragrance for me is available as an EDT
EXPLORER
Explorer is a fragrance for Men available as an EDP. Explorer was launched in 2019 as a Woody Aromatic fragrance. The perfumers are Jordi Fernandez, Antonie Maisondieu and Olivier Pescheux.
NOTES
MONT BLANC LEGEND
Top notes: Lemon Verbena, Lavender, Bergamot and Pineapple.
Heart notes: Coumarin, Oakmoss, Red Apple, Rose, Geranium and Dried Fruit.
Base notes: Sandalwood and Tonka bean.
EXPLORER
Top notes: Clary sage, Bergamot and Pink Pepper.
Heart notes: Leather and Haitian Vetiver.
Base notes: Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Ambroxan, Cacao Pod and AkigalaWood.
SCENT
MONT BLANC LEGEND
Mont Blanc Legend scent unfurls with a bright, fresh and Citrusy opening that comprises of Bergamot, Pineapple and Lavender, the lavender adds a floral hint to the opening. As the fragrance dries down, a floral and spicy note from the geranium begins to emerge followed by a warm and woody base from the Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
EXPLORER
Explorer by Mont Blanc which is a fragrance for men has a fresh and citrusy and warm opening from the Bergamot and Pink Pepper combined with some herbal hint from the Clary sage. As the fragrance dries down, some earthy, woody and leathery smell begins to emerge adding some rich and warm component to the fragrance, followed by a spicy, earthy smell with some hints of chocolate from the Cacao pod.
VERSATILITY
MONT BLANC LEGEND
Mont Blanc Legend is a classic fragrance that can we worn all year round on different occasions
EXPLORER
Explorer by Mont Blanc is a versatile fragrance that can be worn on summer, spring and fall due to its warm and comforting scent
LONGEVITY
MONT BLANC LEGEND
Mont Blanc Legend has a long lasting scent. This long lasting fragrance lasts for about 6 – 12 hours
EXPLORER
Explorer is a fragrance with a long lasting smell. It lasts for about 8 hours on the skin
SILLAGE
MONT BLANC LEGEND
Mont Blanc Legend has a moderate sillage
EXPLORER
Explorer is a good fragrance with a moderate sillage. Although it may not have a strong sillage, the moderate sillage makes it suitable to be worn in an intimate setting.
PROJECTION
MONT BLANC LEGEND
Mont Blanc Legend is a fragrance known to have a moderate projection.
EXPLORER
Explorer is a fragrance with a moderate projection
PRICE
MONT BLANC LEGEND
Mont Blanc Legend price for 100ml goes for €84, while the price for 50ml goes for €60
EXPLORER
Mont Blanc Explorer price for 100ml goes for €86 while the price for 60ml goes for €66
OVERALL VERDICT:
Mont Blanc Legend and Explorer are men’s fragrance with some similarities. Although they may be similar in terms of smell and performance, both of these fragrances have different scent profiles. Mont Blanc Legend comes at a lower price and also lasts a little bit longer than Mont Blanc Explorer.
WINNER: MONT BLANC LEGEND