John Richmond Black Metal vs Montblanc Explorer Extreme

John Richmond Black Metal and Montblanc Explorer Extreme compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Black MetalJohn Richmond20213.8★

82% alikevs

Explorer ExtremeMontblanc20254.2★

The difference in plain words

Black Metal and Explorer Extreme are very similar; both have Bergamot, Leather and Patchouli. Black Metal leans more rose, while Explorer Extreme leans woody. They last and project about the same.

Longer lastingExplorer Extreme

Stronger projectionAbout the same

Better perceived valueBlack Metal

More of a night scentBlack Metal

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Black Metal ● Explorer Extreme

Both share: Bergamot · Leather · Patchouli · Amber

Only in Black Metal: Elemi Resin · Lemon · Black Rose · Davana · Mahonial · Tonka Bean

Only in Explorer Extreme: Vetiver

Community votes

Black Metal ← · → Explorer Extreme

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

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

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Explorer Extreme +6

Sillage / projection

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 →

≈ even

Price valueBlack Metal +3

Night-nessBlack Metal +13

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Black Metal profile →Explorer Extreme profile →