Explorer Ultra Blue
Explorer Ultra Blue by Montblanc is a masculine-leaning eau de parfum from 2021 in the designer price tier. It opens with bergamot, mint and grapefruit, moves into clary sage, lavender and marine accord and dries down to patchouli, ambroxan and vetiver. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Mint Cold and tingly. Great in small doses, toothpaste in large ones.
- Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
Heart
- Clary Sage Softer, sweeter sage with an ambery undertone. Warm and herbal.
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Marine Accord Generic 'ocean' — salt, air and water. Clean and uncomplicated.
Dry-down
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Ambroxan Clean, mineral, skin-like warmth. The engine behind most modern 'beast mode' scents.
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
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