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Essential Parfums Bois Imperial vs Montblanc Explorer

Essential Parfums Bois Imperial and Montblanc Explorer compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Bois ImperialEssential Parfums20204.2★
80% alikevs
ExplorerMontblanc20194.2★

The difference in plain words

Bois Imperial and Explorer are very similar; both have Akigalawood and Ambroxan. Explorer leans more citrus. Bois Imperial lasts longer and projects more.

Longer lastingBois Imperial
Stronger projectionBois Imperial
Better perceived valueAbout the same
More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Bois Imperial ● Explorer
WoodyAromaticFresh SpicyAmberOudWarm SpicyEarthyCitrus
Both share: Akigalawood · Ambroxan
Only in Bois Imperial: Woodsy Notes · Basil · Vetiver · Timur · Patchouli
Only in Explorer: Bergamot · Pink Pepper · Clary Sage · Haitian Vetiver · Leather · Indonesian Patchouli Leaf · Cacao Pod

Community votes

Bois Imperial ← · → Explorer
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Bois Imperial +21
74
53
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Bois Imperial +24
60
36
Price value≈ even
68
70
Night-ness≈ even
36
38
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Bois Imperial profile →Explorer profile →