Happy 5th Birthday, Montblanc Explorer
Five years is a major milestone in the world of perfumery. That is because of the more than 700 new fragrances that launch globally each year, less than 20% of them make it to that point. Fragrance is one of the most competitive industries in the world and to remain on shelves and online as a top seller requires an exceptional product. In most specialty stores and pharmacies, space on store shelves is very limited and the buying teams are constantly reviewing sales performance and brand popularity. If sales slip, the fragrance will be delisted. That is why experienced master perfumers are so important for a fragrance house. You need an artist who has the skill and understanding of consumer trends to compose a fragrance that will last.
Montblanc Explorer debuted in 2019 to very strong reviews. Award-winning perfumers Olivier Pescheux and Antoine Maisondieu set out to create a modern woody-aromatic-leather fragrance that would express the emotions of exploring the world. Montblanc wanted a wanderlust scent for a new generation of scent enthusiast and the pair delivered a clean, fresh eau de parfum with very good longevity and sillage. It would go on to win men’s fragrance of the year at France’s 32nd Fragrance Foundation Awards.
The bottle design actually has a special design pedigree. It was crafted by well-known South African fashion designer-turned-industrial designer Mark Eisen. He was often featured in fashion magazines Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and ELLE when he had a ready-to-wear collection. The fragrance flacon has been recognized by many industrial design publications and experts to its streamlined silhouette and clean lines.
NAME: Explorer
Eau de parfum
Fragrance Description: Montblanc Explorer is a modern woody-aromatic scent for him developed by two renowned perfumers: Olivier Pescheux and Antoine Maisondieu. The pair mix pink pepper, clary sage with Haitian vetiver and leather. The addition of a hint of cacao pod gives it a surprise in the dry down.
Scent Style: a modern woody-aromatic fragrance for him
Key ingredients: bergamot, pink pepper, clary sage, Haitian vetiver, leather, ambroxan, akigalawood, Indonesian patchouli leaf, cacao pod
Let’s raise a glass and toast an iconic men’s fragrance on its birthday! Here’s to many more years.
Montblanc fragrances are available at scentlodge.com
2 Comments
September Dee
December 16, 2024 at 12:05 pmI can see why this is this is hit. The notes are really nice. The fact that it has survived against so
much competition is really admirable. Cheers to many more years!
Linda L
December 15, 2024 at 8:46 amHappy 5th birthday to this woody aromatic fragrance. Love its key ingredients of pink pepper, patchouli and sage.