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Dupe review · The Essence Vault

Explorer

The Montblanc Explorer profile, from The Essence Vault.

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OriginalExplorerMontblanc
The Essence Vault Explorer
This dupeExplorer$32/100ml
Smells like
Montblanc Explorer
Price
$31.74
Size
100ml
Per 100ml
$32
Original per 100ml
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Made by
The Essence Vault
3.5/ 10

A long shot

FragDNA score · on paper

The review

Explorer scores 3.5 out of 10 on paper — a long shot territory for anyone chasing Explorer.

The Essence Vault sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Explorer's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.

It is $32 per 100ml.

Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.

Value0.0
Evidence6.0

Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength The Essence Vault publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.

What it's built to smell like

The Essence Vault lists Explorer as its take on Montblanc Explorer.

Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.

How it ranks against the other twins

Of the 7 twins of Montblanc Explorer we can price, Explorer is the cheapest per 100ml.

  1. 01 The Essence Vault Explorer $32/100ml
  2. 02 Bujairami Self Made $33/100ml
  3. 03 AromaPassions Discover $69/100ml
  4. 04 Oil Perfumery Explorer $125/100ml
  5. 05 Palermo Perfumes Explorer $22.75
  6. 06 Maison Alhambra Encode $24.99
  7. 07 Àerre Dream Machine $39

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The community

What people say about Explorer

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    Questions

    What does The Essence Vault Explorer smell like?

    It is built to smell like Montblanc Explorer.

    Is The Essence Vault Explorer a dupe of Montblanc Explorer?

    Yes — The Essence Vault sells it as its version of Montblanc Explorer.

    Where can I buy The Essence Vault Explorer?

    It is in stock at $31.74 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.

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