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Best for Everyday

Montblanc Explorer Platinum Eau de Parfum

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.

Size 2oz, 3.3oz
Notes Violet leaves, clary sage, cedarwood
When to Wear It Day or night

Best for Year-Round Wear

Montblanc Legend Eau de Toilette

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, and a pre-date refresh—no matter the season.

Size 1.7oz, 3.3oz
Notes Italian bergamot, pineapple leaf, white cedar, rose, jasmine, sandalwood, tonka bean
When to Wear It Day or night

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Best for Date Night

Montblanc Legend Eau de Parfum

Legend Eau de Parfum
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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.

Size 1.7oz, 3.4oz
Notes Violet leaves, bergamot, woody notes, jasmine, magnolia, oakmoss, leather
When to Wear It Night

Best for Warm Weather

Montblanc Explorer Eau de Parfum

Explorer Eau de Parfum
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You’ll find many of the Montblanc olfactory signatures here (a strong and 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.

Size 2oz, 3.3oz
Notes Bergamot, pink pepper, clary sage, Haitian vetiver, ambroxan, patchouli leaf, cacao pod
When to Wear It Day

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Best for Summer Vacation

Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue Eau de Parfum

Explorer Ultra Blue Eau de Parfum

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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.

Size 1oz, 2oz, 3.3oz
Notes Bergamot, pink pepper, sea notes, ambergris, woody notes, patchouli leaf, leather
When to Wear It Day

Best for Post-Workout

Montblanc Legend Red Eau de Parfum

Legend Red Eau de Parfum

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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 the base, as well as mahogany.) It’s also extremely “fresh”—which makes it the perfect post-gym or weekend refresher.

Size 1.7oz, 3.3oz
Notes Blood orange, grapefruit, cardamom, cedar, clary sage, mahogany, tonka bean
When to Wear It Day

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Best for Cold Weather

Montblanc Legend Night Eau de Parfum

Legend Night Eau de Parfum

With this one, it’s all about the dry-down. 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 ultramasculine but also warm and inviting, making it perfect for winter nights spent by the fire.

Size 1.7oz, 3.3oz
Notes Cardamom, mint, clary sage, lavender, cedar, fir resin, musk, vetiver, patchouli
When to Wear It Night

Best for Weekends

Montblanc Extreme Leather Eau de Parfum

Extreme Leather Eau de Parfum

This may be called Extreme Leather, and there certainly is a healthy amount of leather in this cologne, but it’s anything but one-note. There’s a floral aspect to the fragrance that lends it a softness and complexity. The powdery, floral orris stands front and center, playing well with the leather and keeping it from being too overpowering. There’s a soft masculinity to this one that makes it a bit more casual than some others on this list. The musky base helps it to develop into a skin scent as it dries down, giving a sexy but subtle quality. There’s not a lot of projection, especially as it dries, but that’s kind of the point of this one. It’s not made for making an entrance but will still definitely leave an impression.

Size 4.1oz
Notes Leather, orris, musk
When to Wear It Day

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Best for Black Tie

Montblanc Black Meisterstück Eau de Parfum

Black Meisterstück Eau de Parfum

There’s a dark sophistication to this smoky, woody scent that just begs to be paired with a tuxedo. There is a smooth elegance to it coming from the base of amber and woody vetiver, but the thread of spicy-smoky incense lends it a mysterious quality at the very start. It’s unique for incense to be in the top notes of a fragrance—it’s usually more of a background player—but this elegant cologne leans into it while still preventing it from being overpowering. This is a smooth operator, so wear it when you want to feel your most 007.

Size 4.1oz
Notes Incense, amber, vetiver
When to Wear It Night

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