Eau De Parfum vs Explorer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Explorer takes 4 of 7 categories.
Eau De ParfumChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
ExplorerChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Eau De Parfum3/7
Explorer4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Explorer
- Community sentiment
- Explorer
- Longevity
- Eau De Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Eau De Parfum
- Value for money
- Explorer
- Versatility
- Eau De Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Explorer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau De ParfumAlguienExplorerMontblancWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%
4.07/ 5 · 19,083 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerExplorerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
8%Hate
40 votes
47%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
15,407 votes
Category winnerExplorerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau De Parfum
SillageEau De Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExplorerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
soft spicy77%
green69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Brazilian OrangeTobaccoLemonCalabrian bergamot
Heart
ClovesCorianderMintLavenderClary SageCardamomNeroliYlang-Ylang
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverSandalwoodIncenseAmberTolu Balsam
Top
BergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
Haitian VetiverLeather
Base
AmbroxanAkigalawoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao Pod
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Clary Sage, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer50
Fall100
Winter80
Day88
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEau De ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,246
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#435
PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Jordi Fernández, Olivier Pescheux
Launched—
Reviews1,231
Category winnerExplorerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau De Parfum by Alguien is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Eau De Parfum was launched in 2020. Top notes are Brazilian Orange, Tobacco, Lemon and Calabrian bergamot; middle notes are Cloves, Coriander, Mint, Lavender, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, H…
Reviews →Montblanc Explorer opens with bright bergamot and pepper, then settles into a dry woody blend of vetiver, leather and ambroxan. It is clean, masculine and easy to wear, with an Aventus-style profile that feels smoother and more affordable, though less distinctive. This suits daily use, office wear and casual nights ou…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Eau De Parfum or Explorer?
Explorer takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau De Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 40 votes; Explorer is rated 4.07/5 from 19,083 votes. Choose Eau De Parfum for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Explorer for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Eau De Parfum or Explorer?
Eau De Parfum lasts longest (Eau De Parfum 70/100, Explorer 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau De Parfum or Explorer?
Eau De Parfum projects furthest (Eau De Parfum 69/100, Explorer 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau De Parfum and Explorer smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Clary Sage, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver.
Is Eau De Parfum or Explorer better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau De Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau De Parfum is the stronger pick. Eau De Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau De Parfum and Explorer?
Eau De Parfum has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Tobacco, Lemon and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Coriander, Mint and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense. Explorer has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Haitian Vetiver and Leather, a base of Ambroxan, Akigalawood, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Cacao Pod.
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