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Montblanc Explorer vs Parfums de Marly Dorval

Montblanc Explorer and Parfums de Marly Dorval compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

ExplorerMontblanc20194.2★
79% alikevs
DorvalParfums de Marly20264.5★

The difference in plain words

Explorer and Dorval have a fair amount in common; both have Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Clary Sage. Explorer leans more fresh spicy, while Dorval leans balsamic. Dorval lasts longer and projects more; Explorer gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingDorval
Stronger projectionDorval
Better perceived valueExplorer
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 →
● Explorer ● Dorval
AromaticCitrusAmberWoodySoft SpicyMuskyBalsamicFresh Spicy
Both share: Bergamot · Pink Pepper · Clary Sage · Ambroxan
Only in Explorer: Haitian Vetiver · Leather · Akigalawood · Indonesian Patchouli Leaf · Cacao Pod
Only in Dorval: Cardamom · Copaiba Balm · Cinnamon · Vanilla · Tonka Bean · Praline · Guaiac Wood

Community votes

Explorer ← · → Dorval
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 →
Dorval +18
53
71
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 →
Dorval +19
36
55
Price valueExplorer +52
70
18
Night-nessDorval +3
38
41
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Explorer profile →Dorval profile →