Explorer Platinum by Montblanc

Smells different from what we wear daily: green, earthy, with a floral touch. I wouldn’t recommend it blindly; it’s a gamble. Lasts 6-7 hours, no beastly projection but people do notice it. Something curious happened with a friend; at first she disliked it with a strange look, but half an hour later she got hit by bursts and loved it. Very masculine, nothing youthful.

It’s a great fragrance that depresses me because it doesn’t suit my skin. It happens to me with Mr. Gentleman too; it doesn’t turn ugly. I was fascinated by it on paper and bought it. The first use felt good, but less than expected. With subsequent wears, it literally smelled like sweat mixed with damp clothes left in a closed space, very unpleasant. It’s due to my skin type. Definitely not for heat; rapid oxidation gives it that bad smell. After half an hour, it becomes acceptable. All this to say: before buying, get a decant and test how it reacts on your skin. The scent is rich, dry, not sharp. Some feel it as citrus, I don’t. Dominant notes are violet leaves, a dry almost aquatic wood, and a rough herbal touch. Linear development. Lasts 7 hours, projects and leaves a strong trail for an hour and a half, an ethereal trail that dominates the room. In my case I wouldn’t rate it to the maximum, but the quality deserves it. Please test it well before buying. If your skin combines with it, it could be your TOP.

It happens to me with violet as with iris: I like the aroma, but I’m not sure if I’d want to smell like that, especially when the note is very prominent. Here the violet is always present, which makes it delicate; you must compensate with clothing and character to avoid making a bad impression. It’s a sharp violet smell, more sharp violet, linear, without evolution; I see nothing new. There were other perfumes with a similar smell before, but usually in masculine ones they are discontinued. To highlight longevity: on my skin it lasted 7-8 hours, projecting for 3-4 hours, and on the shirt it still smelled strong for days; after a week it still smelled, though very faint. Still, I wouldn’t recommend it blindly, especially if you like very masculine aromas; I don’t see it for romantic situations, more for a jovial vibe. If you already know the violet smell and like it, this is a good option.

Very good and versatile aroma, ideal for the office. It’s not beastly, but it’s noticeable; fresh and clean, neither too formal nor overly youthful, simply perfect.

Super versatile and friendly perfume with an elegant touch. Worth the money and can be bought blind without hesitation. Opening is semi-fruity and herbaceous, heart is floral and green, and base is woods (perhaps cedar) with a hint of musk. If you collect perfumes, this shouldn’t be missing; if you want an all-rounder that won’t leave you stranded, this is it. Longevity is 10 hours on my skin, though from the fourth hour onwards it stays on the skin but is still noticeable. Projection is decent for the first 90 minutes, then it becomes a personal bubble. Perfect for close-range situations and the office, giving that elegant touch without being annoying. Highly recommended.

A soft fragrance with floral ozonic and woody notes. To be honest I wasn’t expecting this; at first that ozonic note smells a bit odd almost bitter but it passes quickly to reveal a rich violet and wood. It’s a little subtle and seems to cling not much but the hours pass and it’s always noticeable. It lasts more than 6 or 8 hours although the trail is just right. It’s serious and mature ideal for the office or cold formal settings; it might not suit more relaxed places. I’d give it an 8/10.

Hello! This Montblanc is a hidden gem. A gem! Little is said about it but it hooks ladies 100%. It smells of violet leaves mineral notes a bit of rosemary (ozonic) and an impeccable finish with cedar and perhaps a touch of patchouli. Does it resemble Santal 33? Yes it has the air of it but Santal is very dry and woody; the Explorer Platinum is rounder floral and sweet (not gourmand). Its woody dry-down is of another quality. It’s not linear; it has defined stages. I’ve had three bottles since 2023 and use it as a magnet to calm people down; it softens and makes people treat you calmly. If your girlfriend or wife is angry about going out without you use this the next day and you’ll see how gently she treats you. The presentation is impeccable better than many niche brands. The notes are of superior quality very well blended. It’s very pleasant. There is one very similar the Bravo Monsieur by El Ganso but this one has less cardamomo in the opening and they are similar at the end without being identical. Blind buy? Yes and again women love it. It lasts more than 8 hours and projects well. It lasts days on clothes. Do not hesitate to try it. The price is ridiculous for what it is. Watch out buy from official sites.

Brilliant! A very versatile fragrance no need to be complex to stand out.

What few ratings for such a good fragrance mate!

You smell Explorer Platinum and you think of: work job situation. Normally I only use it for the office meetings chats… It projects an image of a professional calm and responsible man. Despite that use it’s a very versatile fragrance. Excellent duration of 7 to 8 hours. Projects as it should and then stays in a perceptible bubble until the end without being annoying. Perfect for intermediate seasons. I have about 40 perfumes several niche and honestly this is the one that has given me the most compliments. I prefer to detect reactions and with this I’ve noticed that several people have come up to tell me I smell good. Excellent fragrance and quite original. Edit: less than a year later I think in my bottle (well kept) the opening is spoiling a bit.

I get a sweet pineapple-like touch. It smells like mixing Stallion 53 (without leather) with Rave Now by Lattafa.

It smells like newspaper to me, surely due to the metallic and ozonic notes. It shifts from green to soapy, very clean. It doesn’t last long; after two hours it’s skin scent, and by six hours it’s gone. It’s decent, rich, and worth it for the price. It’s a great gift for someone not deeply into perfumes. It smells original within the mainstream sweet crowd, can please anyone, and suits everything. Versatile, good, and cheap.

I’ve tried it twice with no success. For me, it’s a synthetic sweet-metallic disaster. I love Explorer and UltraBlue, but I can’t do this one. I understand others might like it, but outside my opinion, it’s impossible to get compliments from it.

What an aroma, what an aroma… I’ve worn it for over a month and it’s very pleasant, too masculine and well-received. The opening is sweet and becomes woody and masculine. It’s an all-rounder, suitable for cold and heat without extremes. Good performance: with 8 or 10 sprays it lasts 8 or 10 hours without losing strength. The sillage is moderate; after two hours it becomes a personal bubble but still projects. If you try it, buy it, it’s a good option. Update: I see it as subtle, not astringent but noticeable, fresh-aromatic (without citrus) and perfect for cool days, day or night, with a woody base; I think the cedar has a creamy sandalwood touch.

My girlfriend’s favourite perfume. Probably due to the bluebell. It’s a scent between youthful and mature, ideal for daily wear. If you don’t know bluebell, it can seem very sweet, but for me it’s vibrant and needs a trained nose to enchant you. Spectacular longevity: 10-12 hours on my skin.