The 7 Best Montblanc Colognes for Men

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There’s a reason why Montblanc fragrances are so popular. The house’s colognes are incredibly wearable for all types of men no matter the lifestyle, age, or income bracket. And while the offerings are varied, there are a few olfactory signatures that they share—all of which tie into the wearability of these colognes.

There’s a distinct freshness to every scent in the collection which comes from the liberal use of citrus, especially bergamot, as well as clary sage and lavender. There are also a lot of woods, especially cedar, to ground the drydown to your skin and give them all a masculine vibe. You’ll find that even the sexier, nighttime-appropriate scents have an undeniable freshness. That’s part of what makes these scents stand out—not everyone wants to smell heavy and smokey all the time, you know?

Plus, and this cannot be understated, the price of these colognes is typically less than similar designer fragrances, but the quality of the juice is just as high. So whether you’re already a fan of Montblanc fragrances or trying one for the first time, there’s one waiting for you to spray.

Explorer Platinum Eau de Parfum

With a burst of woody freshness at the top, this masculine cologne strikes the right balance between uplifting and long lasting. The cedarwood at the base is apparent throughout, giving it a grounded, classically masculine feel. And while the violet leaves at the top give it a burst of fresh air, it evolves throughout the day into something deeper and sexier.

Legend Eau de Toilette

As far as seasonless, signature-scent worthy colognes go, this one is top of the list. It’s fresh and slightly fruity at the top (that’s the pineapple leaf), but evolves into something deeper once the base of sandalwood and tonka bean starts to come through. It’s not overwhelming or aggressive, but still smells cool and masculine making it equally appropriate for office wear, a post-gym spritz, or a pre-date refresh—no matter the season.

Legend Eau de Parfum

This bolder, brasher version of Legend has some of the same notes as the original eau de toilette (bergamot, oakmoss) but it’s heavier on the woods and features the addition of leather, giving it a sexier quality that makes it especially good to wear at night when you really want to make an impression.

Explorer Eau de Parfum

You’ll find many of the Montblanc olfactory signatures here (a strong fresh top note, the inclusion of clary sage, a woody base), but this version smells greener than many of the others on this list thanks to vetiver in the middle and patchouli at the base. Despite the freshness at the top, this cologne is woody and masculine, but in a lighter way that makes it ideal for warm weather.

Explorer Ultra Blue Eau de Parfum

Slightly fresher and sweeter than the original Explorer, this Ultra Blue version adds sea notes and exotic fruits to give it an oceanic vibe. Think of sitting on the beach enjoying a crisp ocean breeze and a crisper tropical cocktail and you’ve basically got it. It’s extremely fresh but tempered a bit with a base of woody notes, patchouli, and leather.

Legend Red Eau de Parfum

This isn’t called a “sport” cologne but it could be. It’s extremely citrus-forward with heavy doses of blood orange and bergamot at the top, but reveals itself to be woodier and woodier the more it dries (there’s cedarwood in both the middle and base, as well as mahogany). It’s also extremely “fresh”—which makes it the perfect post-gym or weekend refresher.

Legend Night Eau de Parfum

With this one, it’s all about the drydown. The crisp, fresh top note of bergamot, mint, clary sage, and cardamom opens up the senses, but quickly makes room for the heavier notes of cedar, vanilla, musk, and patchouli to come through. It’s ultra-masculine, but also warm and inviting, making it perfect for winter nights spent by the fire.

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