Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue: released in 2021, marine, aromatic and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue dupe we found is Natura #Urbano — 79% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $60 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natura #Urbano | 79% | about $25 (−58%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Antonio Banderas The Icon Supreme for Men | 70% | about $30 (−50%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Hollister Festival Vibes for Him | 67% | about $30 (−50%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Encode Blue | 87% | about $20 (−67%) | 3h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Monte Leone Voyager Intense Blue | 84% | about $25 (−58%) | 8h vs 5h | 6/10 |
A budget-friendly option that leans into similar woody and aquatic territory, providing a clean, everyday feel.
It shares its woody and aromatic accords with Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 358 community ratings.
Provides a similar aromatic and woody backbone, making it a versatile and accessible alternative for daily wear.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 122 community ratings.
A casual, fruity-aquatic scent that sits in the same family as the reference, emphasizing a relaxed and youthful vibe.
It shares its marine, amber and fruity accords with Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 189 community ratings.
Captures the crisp, marine-forward character of Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue with a similar blend of citrus and salty aquatic notes.
It shares its marine, citrus and woody accords with Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue, opens on Exotic Fruits and Pink Pepper too, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 25 community ratings.
Offers a bright, sea-breeze freshness that mirrors the aromatic and fruity profile of the reference scent.
It shares its woody, citrus and marine accords with Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue, opens on Exotic Fruits too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 2 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Encode Blue, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue.
Fragrance World Monte Leone Voyager Intense Blue, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue.
Maison Alhambra Encode Blue, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue itself sells from £39 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Natura #Urbano saves you about $50 a year against Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Fragrance World Monte Leone Voyager Intense Blue (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.